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INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR CARD
Where is my Discover Card accepted outside of the U.S.?

Cards are currently accepted in Canada, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and China. You can use your card everywhere Discover Network Cards are accepted. If a decal displaying the Discover Network acceptance mark is not visible, you may still present your card for payment if the merchant accepts cards. Some merchants (primarily hotels) don't always display acceptance decals.

How do I contact the card service center when traveling outside of the U.S.?

We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. While outside of the U.S., you can reach us by dialing 001, followed by the toll number 713-357-7000. Please be sure to retain this number with your travel documents.

What should I do if my card is lost or stolen while traveling abroad?

If your card is lost or stolen while traveling outside of the U.S., immediately contact the Customer Service Center in the U.S. by dialing 001, followed by the toll number 713-357-7000. They will assist you in replacing your lost or stolen card.

Do I need a PIN (Personal Identification Number) to obtain a cash advance using my card? How do I obtain a PIN?

To obtain a cash advance at an ATM using your card, a PIN is required. A PIN is not required for cash advances that are obtained in person at a branch of a financial institution. If you do not have a PIN, please contact Customer Service at 1-866-505-9183 prior to your trip to obtain one. To expedite this process, please call from your home phone number when requesting your PIN.
If you need to obtain your PIN while traveling outside of the U.S., please contact Customer Service by dialing 001, followed by the toll number 713-357-7000.

Where can I use my card in Canada?

You can use your card everywhere Discover Network Cards are accepted. If a decal displaying the Discover Network acceptance mark is not visible, you may still present your card for payment if the merchant accepts cards. Some merchants (primarily hotels) don't always display acceptance decals.

Where can I use my card in the Caribbean?

You can use your card everywhere Discover Network Cards are accepted on the following islands:

Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Curacao
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Grenada
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Saba
St. Eustatius
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Martin/ St. Maarten
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Turks & Caicos
U.S. Virgin Islands

If a decal displaying the Discover Network acceptance mark is not visible, you may still present your card for payment if the Merchant accepts cards. Some Merchants (primarily hotels) don't always display acceptance decals.
 

In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, you can obtain a cash advance at an ATM operated by one of the following financial institutions:

In Puerto Rico:

BBVA—Banco Bilbao Vizcaya
Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Doral Bank
Eurobank
First Bank
Oriental Bank
RG Premier
Western Bank

In the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Scotiabank
 

Where can I use my card in Central America and Mexico?

You can use your card everywhere Discover Network Cards are accepted in the following countries:
Belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
If a decal displaying the Discover Network acceptance mark is not visible, you may still present your card for payment if the merchant accepts cards. Some merchants (primarily hotels) don't always display acceptance decals.

Where can I obtain a cash advance in Central America and Mexico using my card?

Currently, there are no cash access locations or ATM access in this region.

Where can I use my card in China?

Currently, you can use your card anywhere you see the Discover Network acceptance mark or the China Union Pay acceptance mark throughout mainland China.

Union Pay acceptance mark

If decals displaying the Discover Network acceptance mark or the China Union Pay acceptance mark are not visible, you may still present your card for payment if the Merchant accepts cards. Some merchants (primarily hotels) don't always display acceptance decals


Discover Network Cards have been accepted in mainland China since November of 2006. In spite of extensive merchant training and mass distribution of signage, some merchants may still be unfamiliar with the Discover brand.  To aid you in the use of your Discover Card throughout mainland China, click here to download a handy, wallet-sized instruction card. This card will direct you to locations where the card is accepted, and provide card processing directions for the merchant (in both English and Chinese). If the merchant seems unfamiliar with your card, simply hand the merchant the instruction card to facilitate the transaction.

Where can I obtain a cash advance in China using my card?

Cash advances using your card are available at select ATMs located throughout China. A PIN is required to obtain a cash advance from an ATM. Be sure to obtain your PIN prior to your departure by calling Customer Service at 1-800-DISCOVER (1-800-347-2683). To expedite this process, please call from your home phone number when requesting your PIN.

If you need to obtain your PIN while in China or while in another country outside of the U.S., please contact Customer Service by dialing 001, followed by the toll number 801-902-3100.

Where can I use my Card in the United Kingdom?

Currently, your Card can only be used to obtain cash advances at over 59,000 LiNK ATMs located throughout England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Where can I use my Card in the United Kingdom to obtain a cash advance?

Cash advances are available at over 59,000 LiNK ATMs located throughout England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
 

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