Mike Sarcinelli hits the ice with Navy Federal Credit Union during the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and has his childhood to thank for the win. Mike has always been a fan of hockey. He grew up watching the sport on TV and even playing a bit himself.

How to Freeze and Unfreeze From Your Mobile App

1. From the Accounts page, select the corresponding checking account to freeze your debit card, or select the credit card you want to freeze.
2. Select Manage Card, then select Freeze Card from the next menu.
3. Select Freeze Card to continue.

We suggest calling your bank to confirm if freezing your card also freezes your account. If your account is frozen, your direct deposit will be declined and sent back to the IRS. If this happens, the IRS will mail a paper refund check to the address listed on your tax return.

And cannot be used. If you later find your card you can unfreeze it by tapping unfreeze my card the ice will disappear. And the card can be used again.

Our members are owners, not just customers, and each one of them has a vote. Because we're not-for-profit, any surplus funds are returned to our members as dividends, reduced loan interest and improvements to our products and services.

Mary McDuffie (Jan 18, 2019–)Navy Federal Credit Union / CEO Mary McDuffie is president and CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia.

Account freezes can be initiated by different entities - and even by you. Many banks and credit card providers now allow consumers to freeze an account online.

The time it takes to unfreeze a bank account largely depends on the reason it was frozen. If it's a simple misunderstanding, the account could be unfrozen quickly. If the account is frozen due to legal issues or fraud, it might take a few days or even weeks to resolve.

Freezing your Card prevents it from being used for new purchases. However, recurring bills, such as subscriptions or monthly bills, will post to your account as usual.

Freeze in person This stops transactions where you use your card to make a payment in person, including digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. It does not stop: Cashpoint withdrawals. Transactions where retailers don't ask for bank authorisation e.g. payments on TFL or on planes.

Frozen accounts do not permit any debit transactions. So when an account is frozen, account holders cannot make any withdrawals, purchases, or transfers. However, they may be able to continue to make deposits and transfer money into it.

When you freeze or unfreeze your Card, the change takes effect immediately.