I have to remember to "Alert" my ATM/Bank and credit card companies that I'll be using these cards in Spain in April. I'd be rather upset if these things were "rejected" because they thought they were stolen and used abroad when in fact it was me all the time! I've NEVER had this happen in the past when I used them on previous trips but from some things I've read it seems to be a good precaution.

Saludos, MadridMan
(looking forward to his first Mahou Beer and bocadillo de calamares and pulpo a la gallega and patatas bravas and cochinillo and cocido and gambas a la plancha and fried potatoes fried in olive oil and tortilla de patatas and REAL BREAD... on and on and on. :p )