Barclays Proactively Replacing Cards from Data Breaches

[MASTERNC]

I just received an e-mail from my bill payment service that Barclays had updated the account number for my Sallie Mae Mastercard.  I also noticed when I logged into Barclays that I had a new account number.  When I called customer service, I was told Barclays is proactively issuing new cards that had been compromised by data breaches.  I then determined mine was being replaced because it had been used at a division of Albertson's that was breached recently.  I would have liked to receive an e-mail or other message from Barclays itself when the new card was issued, but I appreciate them being proactive.

I wanted to forward this to everyone just so they are aware.  If you are affected, your old card remains valid until the new card arrives.  Fortunately I had no automatic payments attached to this card.  Other than updating Amazon, it is no huge deal to me - just a surprise.

[CreditMagic7]

Glad to see that Barclay's is front & center moving ahead with that safety action quickly. Makes one kinda wonder after last years Target debacle what's in store this Holiday Season.

[Callandra]

Barclays is really good with that; they replaced my Reward MC right after the Target breech came to light; I didn't have to ask them or anything. My account was immediately updated with a new number although my old card still worked until I got my new one. 

[longtimelurker]

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@Callandra wrote:

Barclays is really good with that; they replaced my Reward MC right after the Target breech came to light; I didn't have to ask them or anything. My account was immediately updated with a new number although my old card still worked until I got my new one. 

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Yes, it is in their interest to be proactive, they are responsible for any fraudulent charges.  Don't know why people keep giving issuers praise for their self-interest.

[Open123]

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@longtimelurker wrote:

Yes, it is in their interest to be proactive, they are responsible for any fraudulent charges.  Don't know why people keep giving issuers praise for their self-interest.

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Right, this is like touting the efficacy of the BCE.  It's mind boggling.

[injustifiiable]

They replaced both of mine. They didn't even send an email or anything, though.

[Tuxedo77]

That's great, but be cautious. If you bought anything from the rewardsboost portal with pending points, you'll lose them during the transition. Happened to me with the Target breach.