jjschmidt98 wrote:global is busted, at least if you use MC or Amex.
united works fine for me.
Global-paycard works ok with Visa, but they'll actually send you a plastic card in the mail (sorta like their own credit card). Not a good idea to go with them if you'll have to explain to someone why you're getting air mail from Germany...
Fortunately, my stay in the hospital was less than a week, and the food wasn't really all that bad.