Compromised Debit Card and Getting a Replacement on the Road?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rayj00, Jan 16, 2025.

  1. Rayj00

    Rayj00 Bobtail Member

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    So first,, my son lost his wallet with personal cc, company fuel card, cdl license.
    That is all fixed.

    Now somehow his debit card was compromised and the bank turned it off. They told him they
    will issue a new card with new #. Since he's a long haul driver, how the heck does he get a replacement debit card?

    Anyone ever had a problem like this?
     
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  3. 401-Alex

    401-Alex Light Load Member

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    Had something like that happen except it was a fraud transaction cancelled my car on the road. Bet option get a prepaid
     
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  4. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Yes. It will be mailed. Or if its a national chain bank, maybe he can stop in a branch to get. I'd call home bank first
    Otherwiseuse the credit card or advances from employer
     
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  5. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    As stated by @cuzzin it ask to pick up another at a branch near his location or sent to friend, family, company terminal, etc.

    Debit cards are too dangerous, IMO. They put your whole bank account at risk. I'd strongly suggest a pre-pais credit card or normal credit card.
     
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  6. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    I keep low balance on checking acct my debit is attached to. And move money into and outoff another acct
     
  7. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Medium Load Member

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    You just use credit card for everything?
     
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  8. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    When my debit card got turned off.
    I use debit card for most of what i do that i dont use cash to pay
     
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  9. OlegMel

    OlegMel Medium Load Member

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    Had something like that happen to me. I had to Zelle a worker at truck stop, than he gave me cash (I guess guy was a dealer since he was working the register but pulled out a good wand of bills) I gave him $40 for the favor, got myself diesel and headed home to pick up new card in mail.
     
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  10. 201773

    201773 Medium Load Member

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    I do. Heck I don't even have a debit card.

    Credit cards are much safer. Just pay the bill off each month and you won't pay any interest.
     
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  11. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    Yup - same here. I have a debit card but never use it.

    Puts all your accounts at risk, and that’s real cash, not credit purchases that can be reversed.
     
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