This article talks about what you should do if your Bank of America debit card was lost or stolen. Instructions are provided for how to have the old card canceled and a new one ordered online. Instructions are also provided for having the old card answered and a new one ordered in person. Contact information for the bank is provided as well.
If you had a Bank of America debit card that was lost or stolen then you need to cancel it and order a new one. The sooner you do so the better. If you cancel the card and replace it within 2 days, you won't be held liable for more than $50 of the charges made to the card. If you cancel and replace it within 60 days then you could be liable for up to $500 of the charges made to the card. Read on to learn how.
Canceling and Replacing Your Debit Card Online
If you have an online account with Bank of America, then follow these instructions:
Canceling and Replacing Your Debit Card in Person
The teller will cancel your old card and order a new one. The teller will also give you a temporary card to use while you are waiting. After receiving it, you need to activate it at an ATM machine. The PIN of the temporary card will be the same as the PIN of your old card. You will receive your new card in the mail
After you cancel the card, Bank of America will give you with a form saying that you did not authorize any of the charges that appear after your card was lost or stolen. Fill it out.
If you do not have an online account and cannot get to a location in person, then call Bank of America's customer service line.
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