Lock or replace your Scotiabank cards

Learn how to lock or replace your lost, stolen, or damaged debit card, credit card, or ScotiaLine® access card.

Overview

If your debit card, credit card, or ScotiaLine® access card has been lost or misplaced, you can temporarily lock it from anywhere, using our mobile app. If you find your card, unlocking it is just as fast.

If you’re sure your card is permanently lost, please call us for a replacement.

Locking your card helps keep your account secure until it’s found or you get a replacement card.

Credit cards and ScotiaLine® access cards

If you have a Scotiabank Visa, Scotiabank American Express credit card, or a ScotiaLine® access card that has been lost, stolen or damaged, call us as soon as possible for a card replacement.

If you have a Scotiabank Mastercard credit card, call 1-800-307-7309 as soon as possible.

If you need a replacement card, keep in mind that you must be the primary cardholder or co-borrower on the account to request it.

Supplementary cards can only be locked by the primary cardholder.

Debit cards


If your debit card is lost or stolen, please call us to report it lost and request a replacement immediately:
 

If your card is damaged, visit a branch for a replacement or request a new one through Scotia online:

  • Sign in to your account and go to the Profile menu (at the top right corner of your screen)
  • Select Profile and settings, then select Profile
  • Under ScotiaCards, select Manage and then Replace or Change ScotiaCard

For joint accounts, each account holder must lock the debit card themselves.

Cybersecurity and fraud prevention 

 

Visit our cybersecurity and fraud hub to learn about how Scotiabank protects you, and how to report fraud or suspicious activity on your Scotiabank account.

 

Visit the cybersecurity and fraud hub

How to lock your card

Whether you need to lock your debit card, credit card, or ScotiaLine® access card, we have step-by-step demos that guide you through the process.

You can lock your credit card  or ScotiaLine® access card directly in the Scotia mobile app.

If your card is locked, you won't be able to make cash advances, purchases, or withdraw money, whether online or in person.

You can still access your credit card or ScotiaLine® access card through the app and online banking. Once you find your card, you can unlock it.

Here’s how to lock your card:

  1. Sign into the Scotiabank app
  2. From the home screen, select the credit card you want to lock
  3. Tap Manage
  4. Tap Lock or unlock card
  5. Your card should be listed as Unlocked. Click the toggle button to lock it
  6. You’ll receive a confirmation message saying your card was successfully locked
  7. Click Finish
  8. If your card is lost or stolen, call 1-800-472-6842 to report it and get a new card

Frequently asked questions

If you can’t find what you’re looking for please type your question in our Help Centre.

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