Notify your credit card company of a missing card: Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card
What is a Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card?
If you've misplaced your credit card, or if it has been stolen, you can use a Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card to contact your credit card company to help cancel it, so that you're not potentially liable for charges. It's imperative to make sure no one uses your card - and quickly. A Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card can help you avoid identity theft and unauthorized charges.
Getting a Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card filed helps you cancel the card that's missing, and receive a new one. As you might depend on your card for everyday purchases, and want to benefit from miles or other perks, making sure your card is secure is important. A Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card lets you formally tell the credit card company what happened.
When to use a Credit Card Lost or Stolen:
- You need to report a lost or stolen credit card.
- You want a replacement card quickly.
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Sample Letter to Report a Lost or Stolen Credit Card
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Dear Sir or Madam:
to cancel the following credit card(s) in my name because it has been
Card name:
Account number:
Expiration Date:
on . Please inform me of any charges made to my account on or after .
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. or
Thank you for your help in handling this matter.
Sincerely,