Re: CREDIT CARD NUMBER CHANGE?

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

my amazon chase card is like that and my discover card is like that.

i like that no one can see the numbers when the card is face up in my hand or in the machines chip reader or slide.

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Spurt · ‎03-20-2010

I would call the bank that issued the card to make sure (better safe than sorry).....

But yes I do have a card that has the number on the back....the fraudsters came out with new skimmers according to the local news....I guess this is a way to stay ahead of the fraudsters....

But still....call your bank!

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chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I'd have just called the bank with that question.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

I haven't gotten a new credit card recently, but got a new debit card a couple of months ago. The numbers are still on the front of it.

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qbetzforreal · ‎08-28-2010

It's because credit cards and debit cards now a chip to deter skimming. This is how they are now, You're safe.

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shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

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That's how my Chase Visa card is, and I've had it for maybe a year. It's a little disconcerting at first, but definitely legit!

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Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

Great! Happy to hear it. Can't wait until I get mine. I'm continually trying to put my finger across the number as I slip my card into the chip reader.

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Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

It has nothing to do with the fact that the cards now have chips. My bank issued debit card has a chip and the numbers are still on the front. In fact the only card I have with the numbers on the back is my Discover Card.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

This is a lot safer than having the numbers on the front. When you take the card out of your wallet, your fingers cover the numbers on the back while you push the card into the slot. This prevents anyone from seeing the numbers.