It is a bit dangerous to send a credit card alone to a foreign country, but the risk can be reduced by the following methods:
1. To avoid customs inspection, please do not activate the shipped credit card after arriving at the destination. Activate again.
2. Choose a professional forwarding company. The credit card must go through an international express forwarding company. Since the credit card is magnetic, it needs special packaging when mailing it. Otherwise, it will be troublesome if it is demagnetized when mailed. Therefore, you need to be very careful when choosing a forwarding company.
3. When sending the bank card, no money is put in it. Once it is delivered, you will transfer the money. If it is not delivered, you will report it lost.
4. Generally, the main credit cards opened in China are visa cards, which can generally be used in many countries around the world. It is generally recommended to send at most 1-2 cards by mail. Our company generally uses DHL or EMS as the mailing channel. , DHL generally has a faster delivery time, but it can only mail credit cards alone. EMS delivery time is not as fast as DHL, but it can be mailed together with other foods, medicines, cosmetics and daily necessities. It may be more cost-effective. Which one should you choose? The mailing method mainly depends on the customer's mailing needs. Also note that bank debit cards cannot be mailed, so remember.
1. Mailing bank cards and credit cards abroad requires the sender’s identity information and the recipient’s detailed address, phone number, contact person, and postal code (both are indispensable).
2. It is dangerous to mail a bank card. You can directly open an overseas bank card
1. Apply at a domestic office
1) Submit an appointment application to the bank in advance . You can apply for a bank card through the official website or the bank's branch in my country.
2) After the application is approved, you will generally receive a card application form. After filling out the form, prepare all the information according to the specified time and date, and then review it.
3) After successfully passing the review, the bank staff will contact you and ask you questions, such as the reason for applying for the card, purpose, recharge amount, etc. After comprehensive judgment, the appropriate account will be selected. Open.
4) Follow the staff’s instructions and after completing the account opening process, wait patiently for the issuance of the bank card. Generally, it will be sent by mail, so be sure to ensure that the contact information is open.
2. Apply in Hong Kong
As China’s largest offshore financial port, and Hong Kong shoulders the mission of being a global financial center, Hong Kong accounts can also be regarded as a type of overseas accounts. Commonly known as Hong Kong Card. To apply in Hong Kong, you need to go to Hong Kong in person.
1) Submit an appointment application to the bank in advance
2) Bring all the information to the bank manager for account opening matters. The information is not limited to ID cards, passports or Hong Kong and Macao passes, customs clearance receipts, utility bill lists and other documents proving identity.
3) Some accounts can be closed immediately, but some accounts need to be reviewed at various levels. Some require detailed information about you before you can log in.
4) After the information is approved, follow the staff prompts to deposit and activate.
3. Apply abroad
Many people have overseas trade or study abroad and need to apply for the corresponding local card abroad.
Friends who study abroad can apply for a student card at the place where they study. Not only does this card have low transfer fees, but it also eliminates account maintenance fees. Very suitable for friends studying abroad.
There are many choices for overseas bank card banks, but there are some thresholds for high and low. It’s best to understand each bank’s policies before applying.