Freezing and Unfreezing Your Card
Freeze your card instantly if it's lost, stolen, or you just want to pause spending.
When to Freeze Your Card
- Can't find your card
- See a suspicious transaction
- Want to prevent spending temporarily
- Lending your wallet to someone
- As a security precaution while traveling
How to Freeze
In the App
- Go to Cards
- Select the card
- Toggle Freeze Card to ON
- Your card is instantly frozen
On the Website
- Log in to clappay.com
- Go to Cards
- Click on the card
- Click Freeze Card
What Happens When Frozen?
| Action | Result |
|--------|--------|
| In-store purchases | ❌ Declined |
| Online purchases | ❌ Declined |
| ATM withdrawals | ❌ Declined |
| Recurring payments | ❌ Declined |
| Pending transactions | Still process |
Your card is still visible and manageable—it just won't work for new transactions.
How to Unfreeze
- Go to Cards
- Select the frozen card
- Toggle Freeze Card to OFF
- Your card works again instantly
Freeze vs. Cancel
| | Freeze | Cancel |
|---|--------|--------|
| Temporary | ✅ | ❌ |
| Can reuse | ✅ | ❌ |
| Card number changes | ❌ | ✅ |
| Best for | Misplaced card | Lost/stolen card |
If you're sure your card is lost or stolen, report it instead of just freezing.
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