Originally Posted by
rvr1800
I have been told that if you can you should use your credit card over bank card. You have many more protections with credit if your info is stolen. If your checking account is drained via your bank card info being stolen it can be much more difficult getting your money back.
This! I never use a debit card for this reason (also keeps debit card in reserve in case CC gets turned off).
Many banks have an online feature where you can notify them of your travel plans so they don't cut you off first and ask questions later. As mentioned NFCU and USAA are pretty good.