Credit card protection agencies allow you to make a single call to have all your cards cancelled and replacements ordered. These services cover all types of cards, not just credit cards. Additional benefits of the services include an emergency cash advance, emergency hotel bill payment, cover for lost cash, and replacement travel tickets home. 

Details will vary from one service provider to another. Contact the various service providers for the latest details of the policy benefits on offer and any other relevant details.

Card Protection Agencies accredited by APACS include:

• Card Protection Plan 01904 544500
• Pinnacle Insurance plc 020 8207 9000
• STAMS Limited 0844 871 5408

These companies give you access to a 24 hour-a-day help line.

Remember – if you have a card protection policy you will still need to contact the police to report the loss of your cards, whether you are at home or abroad. You will need an incident report number to make a claim on household or travel insurance.