What should you do it your card number is stolen?

If you suspect that your number may have been exposed contact your credit card company or financial institution immediatly. If its after business hours, see if you can report a lost or stolen card in the financial institutions app. They will share with you next steps based on your situation.

You can always request a new credit or debit card from the issuer.

While having your card number stolen can be alarming, there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

Check your statements for any signs of fraudulent activity. If you have access to online statements, check them frequently, and report any suspicious activity to your card issuer immediately. The sooner you spot a problem, the easier it will be to deal with.

Many financial institutions and credit card companies allow you to set up email or text alerts that notify you if purchases exceed a certain amount, if they are made online or internationally, or if your balance reaches a certain level. These alerts can be early warnings that something isn’t right. Within your financial institution app be sure to look at the card management tools and settings. 

Having your card number stolen can be a hassle, but by staying alert and spotting the fraud earlier on, you can make it much easier to deal with the problem.