Is it true that an eelskin wallet will wipe out the magnetic strip on credit cards ?

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Is it true that an eelskin wallet will wipe out the magnetic strip on credit cards ?

2006-11-14 01:10:08 · 5 answers · asked by h M 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations

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According to Mythbusters, no.

2006-11-14 01:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by francesfarmer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

That used to be true. I have a wallet like that and I asked the bank about it. It wasn`t really the eel skin that did it but the magnetic clasp. I haven`t had it happen in a long time and I still have the same wallet.

2006-11-14 09:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Nope. They did this on Mythbusters.

2006-11-14 09:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by togashiyokuni2001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

no its not true

2006-11-14 09:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2006-11-14 09:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by queen bee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋