Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques, Mobile Telephones

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Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques, Mobile Telephones

Note: a lost or stolen bank card, credit card or cheque book should be reported to the nearest Police Station to the place in which the theft happened. The police will provide a certificate for your issuing authority (bank, etc.) and insurance company. This is a Récépissé de declaration de vol. 

(The Nice Central Police have a tourist department where interpreters are available 8:00-12:00, and 14:00-16:30 daily. Tel: 04 92 17 20 31.)

Lost or Stolen Credit Cards

The weblinks are to the lost and stolen advice page for each card provider, giving information on what to do in the event of card loss or theft:

Lost or Stolen Cheque Books

• Lost or stolen cheque books Tel: 0892 683 208 

Lost or Stolen Mobile Telephone

When you buy your French mobile you will be given:

• a SIM Card with number. This is your telephone number. Access can be protected by personalising your card with a 4 digit PIN number. 
• an IMEI number. This is your mobile's unique identification number

The IMEI number protects you if your phone is lost or stolen. Note it down and keep it separate from your mobile.

To find IMEI number, enter:   * # 0 6 #  on the keypad

If your mobile is lost or stolen, call your service provider and give them your IMEI number. Your service will be suspended and your phone may be traced. If you wish to report the theft, supply the police with the IMEI number.