# Drunk Mode - Temporary Card Freeze

**URL:** <https://community.monzo.com/t/drunk-mode-temporary-card-freeze/6570>\
**Category:** Feedback & Ideas\
**Created:** [1 November 2016 12:28 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/drunk-mode-temporary-card-freeze/6570 "2016-11-01T12:28:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![beningreenjam](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/monzo/user_avatar/community.monzo.com/beningreenjam/32/3544_2.png) [@beningreenjam](https://community.monzo.com/u/beningreenjam)\
**Post date:** [4 November 2016 09:11 UTC](https://community.monzo.com/t/drunk-mode-temporary-card-freeze/6570/12 "2016-11-04T09:11:17Z")

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I still think a complete lock out of the card preventing all transactions is incredibly dangerous as the point made by @mj84

> [@Limit Spending for Limited Time](https://community.monzo.com/t/limit-spending-for-limited-time/5057/9):
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> I would not like to see anyone locked out of their account, due to emergency situations e.g. some one needs a cab to get home to safety.

and expanded upon later by myself

> [@Limit Spending for Limited Time](https://community.monzo.com/t/limit-spending-for-limited-time/5057/12):
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> Ultimately it’s their choice but I think it’s a bit dangerous not having an emergency fund.
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> For instance if you decided to go out in a city that’s not your home town and if for some reason you miss the last train home then you’d be screwed without enough money to cover either a taxi or hotel for the night.

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