Sample Letter to Block and Replace a Lost Credit Card

Format of Letter to Bank for Re-issuance of Credit Card

January 24, 2017

The Manager
Name of Bank
Name of Branch
Address

Sub: Request for Replacement of Lost Card.

Dear Sir,

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that I lost my credit card on [insert date]. Accordingly, I lodged a complaint to the local police station regarding this loss (copy enclosed). Therefore, kindly treat this urgent and block the subject credit card to prevent any unauthorized transaction. I am detailing below the lost credit card information for your ready reference:

• Credit Card No: [insert]
• Account Number: [insert]
• Name of Cardholder: [insert]
• Address: [insert]
• Contact No: [insert]

Please be noted that my last purchase with this card was on [insert date] of [insert amount] at [insert place of purchase]. Therefore, it is assumable that any purchase made after that date has not been made by me.

Under the above circumstance, I would highly appreciate if you kindly issue me a new credit card as early as possible.

Thank you in advance for your prompt assistance in the matter.

Yours faithfully,

Handwritten Signature
(Name of Cardholder)

Enclosure:
1. GD Entry Copy - 1 Sheet

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