2007-04-14 08:10:42 · 12 answers · asked by Sue D 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Yes it´s possible, there´s a lot of people now a days that destroy their cards when they leave the hotel why´s that ? because when they´re giving you the card they´re actually putting all your data ( name, credit card number, basically all the data that you gave them ) in it I don´t know if you have notice, it works like a usb or a hard drive, some hotels have make big scams with that.
2007-04-14 08:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Yes. I saw a news report on this while watching CNN. It is not the standard practice for hotels to put the info on it but some do.
The information is stored on the card and when you turn them in to the front desk your info remains on it until the card is re-programed. Which means your are at risk for identity theft long after you leave the hotel. The news reporter said that it is a good idea to take them with you when you leave.
2007-04-14 15:26:59 · answer #2 · answered by MS. O 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hotel key, no.
Those who think your credit information is stored on a hotel key, read this:
http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/hotelkey.asp
Seapass card (on a cruise), yes. It is connected to the credit card you checked in with.
In these cases, get a Visa TravelMoney card. It is not connected to your bank account and is replaceable if stolen or lost. (don't get the american express travelers card, i hated dealing with it)
2007-04-14 15:28:50 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No way, a hotel would never jeopardize their customer's integrity of their financial affairs on card that can be lost so easily.
There would be no value to a hotel doing this even if it was possible, because they take your credit card imprint at the desk.
2007-04-14 15:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Just Ang 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
your wife is dumb. The only thing stored on the hotel key is the room code. Although, the hotel computer has your credit card number so you could use your room key to buy things from a vending machine or gift shop. But it would just be charged to your room. Not your credit card.
2007-04-14 15:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by John T 1 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I don't think so, they're way to easy to lose, nobody would put all of your credit card info in a key card.
2007-04-14 15:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by fmxkrazyone 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No just a code
2007-04-14 15:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
you know.... my high school math teacher said the same thing... I dunno if I believe her.
i mean it's just a magnetic strip that opens a door. why would it have your credit info on it....??? that makes no sense to me!
2007-04-14 15:21:55 · answer #8 · answered by That Girl 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, it isn't. That's just a rumor someone started and it won't die out.
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_hotel_keycards.htm
http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/hotelkey.asp
2007-04-14 15:13:05 · answer #9 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
no way its not. thats far to dangerous. it could be lost or stolen.
2007-04-14 15:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by penny 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋