Write a letter to Bank Manager regarding lost Credit card

A credit card offers a customer convenience to do financial transactions without having to carry cash in your wallet, much like debit card. But unlike debit card, where the money is deducted from your bank account, the credit card makes you borrow money from the credit card company to be paid later. It makes life simpler by being cashless. Hence, it is very much important to keep it safe. However, due to unavoidable circumstances like theft or while travelling, credit card may get lost. Under these circumstances; it is of utmost importance that the bank is informed about the loss so that no one can take advantage of your hard earned money. Also, it is better to write a letter of notification to Bank Manager regarding lost credit card of the Bank and blocking the card. This is a simple notification letter to a Bank Manager regarding lost credit card. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the letter to the concerned person. Moreover, important information like credit card number, address proof etc are to be kept ready by the side for completing the letter.

To
The Bank Manager
Bank Name,
Branch Name
Address of Bank

Subject: Regarding lost credit card

Dear Sir/Madam,

                              I hold a savings account in your [Bank name, Branch name] since the last 5 years bearing account number [Account number].I also had a credit card issued against my name bearing number [Card number].

                              However, with regret, I would like to bring to your information that the card has been lost while I was traveling in a train on [Date].It is in this context that I request you to kindly block my credit card with immediate effect so as to prevent misuse of the same. I also request you to provide me with a new credit card at the earliest. I have also attached a duly filled in application for a new credit card along with proper address proof.

                              This is for your kind information and necessary action.

                                                                                                         Yours faithfully,

                                                                                                          Your name

                                                                                                          Your address

Date:
Place:

Enclosures:
1. Address Proof
2. Duly filled in application for getting a new credit card