I do notify my card companies of travel, but did not know about the email alert feature. I'll check into it and sign up if available. Thanks, Pooh.
I wish more restaurants would go to hand-held scanners for wait staff taking your payment. It would accomplish two things:
- Server wouldn't have to bring the check, collect the card, take the card to the register to process, then bring the card and check back, saving time for both server and patron. T
- Help prevent theft by allowing the card to stay within sight of the patron at all times. It doesn't help the restaurants business for staff to steal credit card information. Not only do they lose patrons, but if/when staff is caught, they have to hire and train another new employee.