[ITEM 2] QUESTION: Lost items: how to block cards and a SIM card?

Promptly blocking cards and a SIM card when losing items abroad is the key to a traveler's financial safety. Practice shows that regarding asset protection, you need to act proactively. Make a list of important documents and deadlines in advance so that at a critical moment you can act automatically and prevent ninety percent of possible problems.

As soon as you discover the loss of your wallet or bag with gadgets, immediately use mobile internet via Wi-Fi or a companion's phone. First of all, block your bank cards through the bank's mobile application or by calling the 24/7 customer support line. If you do not have access to the internet and calls, contact the nearest hotel or tourist center with a request to help you contact your bank.

Next, you need to block the SIM card so that attackers cannot use your number for two-factor authentication and access to your personal accounts. To do this, use the official app of your telecom operator, the support chat on the website, or call the international call center number.

Follow a clear algorithm to protect your personal data:

Remember that the speed of your reaction directly affects the safety of funds in your accounts. After blocking, be sure to record the time of the call and the names of the operators who accepted the request, as this information may be required when filing a report with the police or the insurance company to claim compensation.