Can I bring Memory card (SD card) in my carry-on?

Yes — Memory card (SD card) is allowed in carry-on bags in all countries we cover. Permitted. No restrictions.

Can I bring Memory card (SD card) in checked baggage?

Yes — Memory card (SD card) is permitted in checked baggage in all countries we cover. Permitted. Carry-on recommended.

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💾 Memory card (SD card)

✋ Hand luggage

Yes

Permitted. No restrictions.

🧳 Hold luggage

Yes

Permitted. Carry-on recommended.

Based on TSA guidance for United States. Official rules ↗

💡 Tip: Memory cards are tiny electronic components permitted everywhere with no restrictions. Keep them in carry-on — they are easily lost and can be damaged by the X-ray equipment in checked baggage conveyor systems (though this risk is low).

Memory card (SD card) rules by country

How carry-on and checked-bag rules for memory card (sd card) compare across the 14 countries we cover.

Country✋ Cabin🧳 Hold

🇺🇸United States(TSA)

Yes

🇬🇧United Kingdom(CAA)

Yes

🇪🇺Europe(EASA)

Yes

🇦🇪UAE(GCAA)

Yes

🇦🇺Australia(CASA)

Yes

🇧🇷Brazil(ANAC)

Yes

🇨🇦Canada(CATSA)

Yes

🇨🇳China(CAAC)

Yes

🇮🇳India(DGCA)

Yes

🇮🇱Israel(CAAI)

Yes

🇲🇽Mexico(DGAC)

Yes

🇳🇿New Zealand(NZCAA)

Yes

🇷🇺Russia(Rosaviatsia)

Yes

🇿🇦South Africa(SACAA)

Yes

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Common questions

Yes. There is no limit on the number of memory cards you can carry.

No. Cards inside a camera go through the X-ray with the camera. Loose cards in a bag are fine too.

Standard airport X-ray machines do not damage memory cards or the data stored on them.