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Travel Tips

Travel Tips

Before traveling

  • Ensure your cards are valid to cover your travel period.
  • Check if you have sufficient credit limit available on your credit card and also check your account balance.
  • Make sure the back of your cards are signed in the designated signature panel.
  • Always make your travel booking through renowned or well-known websites.
  • Check that your SMS service is activated to receive alerts for transactions on your account and cards.
  • Download the KFH Bahrain mobile application to track your card usage and spending while travelling.
  • Ensure your online banking access is working.
  • Never share your one-time password or 3D secure password with anyone.
  • KFH will never ask you to provide your personal information through email or calls and never click on a web link you receive from unknown senders.

While traveling

  • Ensure you keep all cards in a safe place. And keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent damage.
  • Do not give your cards or PIN to anyone.  Ensure to have the card in front of you while doing any transaction.
  •  When using an ATM ensure to inspect the ATM for any foreign objects or devices. Guard your PIN from fraudster “shoulder surfing” and do not accept assistance from anyone.
  • Regularly check your card spending through the KFH Bahrain mobile application or online banking portal available on www.bh.kfh.com
  • In case your card got lost, or you face any matter related to card usage, immediately contact KFH Bahrain call center service on +973 17221999.
  • It is always recommended to pay in the local currency of the country you are visiting.  Paying in Bahraini Dinar abroad will result in higher exchange rate commission.
  • Keep your receipts.  When back home, check them carefully against your monthly statement.

After returning from travel

  • Change the PIN code regularly through any KFH mobile app.
  • Check all your card statements, in case of any discrepancies or suspicious transactions contact our call center immediately on 17221999.
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