A number of Nigerian banks have taken necessary steps to deactivate ATM cards of customers from being active for usage in the United States of America, China and a few other countries.

This action was unconnected to the increased amount the banks were refunding customers who had lost money in payment cards related frauds.

It was gathered that some banks still use the magnetic stripe, instead of the chip and PIN for payment in the US and China.

Another reason for this decision was because some fraudsters use cloned Nigerian ATM cards to make transactions in the USA and China.

It is advised that customers who experience this, should speak with their banks when traveling abroad so that their so that their ATM cards would be activated to work overseas.

Source - http://www.nigerianheadlines.com/nigerian-banks-deactivate-atm-cards-us-china/

Hmmm cyber-crime everywhere..

That's what you get when our 19th century cards meet 21st century criminal/technology.

I have been experiencing difficulties in withdrawal with GT Master card

Well my Fidelity Bank Visa card is still working perfectly.