What are the first things to do when you misplace your credit card or debit card?

[Min George]

It might happen that for some reason, we get to misplace our credit card or our debit card. Things happen. What are the first actions to take to protect your account in the event that your debit card or credit card is missing?

 

[magnus2022]

When i misplaced my debit card, i called my bank to block my account till further notice. Later, i went to the bank and renewed it. But later, i find the old card in my car.

 

[Fidelia]

If you can reach your account officer immediately, you would have to inform them to block your card immediately in case it fell to someone with malicious intent.

 

[eLdavis]

If it is something you misplaced outside your house, i think the first thing to do would be to call your bank so it can be blocked as soon as possible.

 

[Trush Jodie]

If you have mobile banking app, you can login and block the card by yourself immediately in case of it happening in a non working day.

 

[Augusta]

The first things to do when you misplace your credit card or debit card is to lock the card, contact the bank or card issuer, and monitor your account. It's also wise to check for suspicious transactions.

 

[Nomad]

If you misplaced at home, search for it, if you misplaced outside, you can block the card through your banking app (if you have mobile banking) or call to the bank and block it.

 

[Augusta]

Be proactive block the card through your banking app or just call to the bank and block it.

 

[Springtime]

If my credit card is missing, the first thing I will do is to inform my bank to block the account.

 

[Augusta]

If my credit card is missing, the first thing I will do is to inform my bank to block the account.

Yes contact your bank or card issuer. They can help you block the card and prevent unauthorized use.