Report stolen cards to each issuing bank immediately and ask it to block them. Use the bank's official website or another trusted device to find its contact details. Check transactions and report any you do not recognise. Ask your bank about replacement cards or emergency cash where you are. Do not assume either is available locally.
Report the theft to local police. In federal Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, ask your hotel or a trusted local contact for help finding the appropriate police station. The UK Iraq travel advice lists 911 for police in Iraq.
For a stolen phone, contact your mobile provider and ask it to suspend your account. Use another device to mark an iPhone as lost through Apple Find My, or an Android phone through Google Find Hub. Remote options depend on device settings and connectivity. Do not try to retrieve a stolen phone yourself. Never share passwords or verification codes with someone claiming to have found it.
If your passport was also stolen, contact your embassy or consulate for passport assistance. Contact your insurer about any claim. See also Visa's lost-card guidance.
Checked on 2026-11-05.