Visa and Mastercards

how long to get a mastercard replaced overseas?

Issued through a USA bank, possibly lost in Denmark, where I will be for some time. How long does it take to get one replaced? I'm considering not replacing it, and going with a different bank, if it will take too long. Also, what's the cost to replace a lost/stolen Mastercard? I am fully aware of the Mastercard lost/stolen emergency numbers and procedures -- I am weighing all of my options at this point.

Public Comments

1. They can probably get one to you within 5 days if you have a fixed address. I believe that they have offices overseas (they had one in germany anyway). If you decide to replace or not, you have a duty to your credit to call them NOW and make sure that they cancel the card so that somoene is not using it to rack up debt. The faster you contact them the better. Replace or not to replace is a seperate issue the contract you signed with them states that you have an obligation to contact them within 24 hours to let them know your card was lost so that they could cancel it. I dunno if they can hold you accountable if you dont do that. It should be FREE to replace