Emergency cash outside the Netherlands

If you lose your debit card and credit card while you are travelling, you can still get money in the form of emergency cash.

How to apply for emergency cash

1
Call the Rabo Emergency Helpline

We can be reached 24/7 on +31 88 722 67 67 (local rate).

2
Explain the situation

Tell us your account number, where you are and how much you want to withdraw (up to a maximum of €6,200).

3
Answer the security questions

We will then block your card.

4
We will tell you when and where you can collect the money

This is usually within two working days, at a Western Union branch near you. Take valid proof of your identity with you, such as your passport.

5
We will debit the amount plus fees within 24 hours

Terms and conditions and other important information

You can apply for emergency cash if:

    you have no other way to pay your credit card and debit card are blocked you have valid proof of your identity with you (such as your passport)

Fees for requesting emergency cash will be debited from your account.

We cannot provide emergency cash in every country

Emergency cash can be provided in almost all European countries (exceptions are Estonia, Luxembourg and Serbia) and also in the United States. In some countries, however, such as Brazil, providing emergency cash is not possible. Moreover, special rules apply for emergency cash in Spain and Italy. If you are in a country where emergency cash requests are not possible, ask a family member or friend to transfer money to you.

Countries where emergency cash cannot be provided

ArgentinaArmeniaBangladeshBonaire
BrazilCubaCuraçaoEstonia
Gili Trawangan (Indonesia)IndiaIranLuxembourg
MacedoniaMontenegroNamibiaNigeria
SabaSerbiaSri LankaSt. Eustatius
SyriaTajikistanVenezuelaSouth Africa

Emergency cash fees

The fees are automatically debited from your account.
AmountFees per request
€250 up to €550€16.50 (€0 for Rabo Comfort Package* and Rabo Premium Package)
€550.01 up to €1,000€22 (€ 0 for Rabo Comfort Package and Rabo Premium Package)
€1,000.01 up to €2,200€57.25 (€0 for Rabo Premium Package)
€2,200.01 up to €6,200€62.75 (€0 for Rabo Premium Package)