My Credit Card is lost or stolen. What should I do?

If you cannot find your credit cards you need to report them as lost or stolen using the emergency number provided by your credit card issuer, this will be a 24 hour/365 days a year number. If you have more than one credit card you will need to ring all the separate companies.

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How can I keep my credit card secure?: Like anything, a credit card can be stolen or used without your knowledge, so follow these simple rules to keep your credit card secure:
How can I protect myself when buying online?: As long as you have not been negligent, you're always fully protected against fraudulent charges when using the Internet to make purchases.
Will I have to pay interest each month?: You can avoid paying any interest by always paying your balance in full and on time each month.
How do I make Cash withdrawals?: You can withdraw cash from any cash machine, just like you can withdraw cash from your own bank account.
Can I request a specific credit limit?: Your credit card issuer will normally set a credit limit for you based on your application details, credit scoring and credit rating.

If you are registered with a Card Protection Plan or with Sentinel® you should report your Card as lost or stolen by calling their emergency number, and they will look after the rest.

If you report your credit cards as lost or stolen, and then find them – you will not be able to start using them again. You will need to wait for the new cards to arrive, and this normally takes a few days.