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If a thief uses your lost credit card, the most you owe is how much?

No more than $50, and often nothing.

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  1. $500
  2. Your whole credit limit
  3. $50 ✔

Why: Federal law caps your responsibility for unauthorized charges on a credit card at $50. Many card agreements say you owe nothing.

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Answer: $50. Federal law caps your responsibility for unauthorized charges on a credit card at $50. Many card agreements say you owe nothing.

  1. CFPB: Am I responsible for unauthorized charges if my cards are lost or stolen? www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/am-i-responsible-for-unauthorized-charges-if-my-credit-cards-are-lost-or-stolen-en-29
    the most you will owe for unauthorized charges on the card is $50.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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