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You lose your debit card. How fast should you report it to cap your loss at $50?

Within 2 business days of noticing it's gone.

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Huh, didn't know that: Credit cards are safer when lost: the most you can owe for charges made before you report it is $50.

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Answer: Within 2 business days. Report within 2 business days and the most you can lose is $50. Wait longer and it can climb to $500 or more. Report before any charges and you owe nothing.

  1. FTC: Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards consumer.ftc.gov/articles/lost-or-stolen-credit-atm-and-debit-cards
    within 2 business days after you learn about the loss or theft | $50
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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