The magnetic strip on my most often used credit card wears out quickly. I am in Europe right now, and getting a replacement card from the US takes time. Is there a quick and simple way to fix the magnetic strip? I have seen cashiers wrap thin plastic around the card and swipe it that way, which has led me to believe that applying a strip of Scotch tape should do the same thing. Or is there a better solution, short of getting a new card?
2007-08-09 02:51:49 · 12 answers · asked by drviolin 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I worked as a cashier for about 8 years. We weren't allowed to accept strange looking credit cards. Putting tape on it would not have been accepted by our store. The plastic bag works when it wants to. Pretty much you have to call the company of the card. But. You should get a small envelope for credit cards. They usually lose their ability to work cause they rub against other cards or things in your wallet. Putting it in a small envelope that is made for them is the best bet. It's only regular paper. You could make one yourself. Sometimes the banks have them but you have to ask for them.
2007-08-09 13:43:18 · answer #1 · answered by Me2 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A magnet, as previously suggested, might deactivate the card, not recharge it. Scotch tape would probably work, but it might lead cashiers to assume the card has been altered and they might not accept it, in fact, they might even have to confiscate it. Your best bet is to call your credit card company and have them send you a new card overnight or to your home address. Use the plastic bag trick or have them key the number in by hand in the meantime. Good luck!
2007-08-09 05:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scotch-tape works really well. If the reader can't read it, the cashier can always hand authorize (that's why there is the cute pin pad!...just remind them that it's there).
Also, depending on who your cc is with, you can get them to overnight you a card free of charge. Visa did that for me, but I also have a decent size credit limit. They were happy to get me to spend more for eating the s&h fee
2007-08-09 02:57:09 · answer #3 · answered by Turq 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good question. I would have for you to put tape on the back of it then ppl might think that it is altered. Or it wont work for you. Maybe just wrap some plastic over it while it is in your wallet and that way you have it when or if its needed
2007-08-09 02:55:34 · answer #4 · answered by Volsfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scotch tape, plastic bag, window envelope film all work, sometimes if the strip is really damaged none of these will work though.
2007-08-09 03:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by Angelina N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-11 23:30:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can actually ask the cashier for a plastic bag, this works perfectly until you get a new one. My card was not working at a store and the lady pulled out the bag and it worked fine good luck.
2007-08-09 02:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the UK it is now mostly chip and PIN. If you use your card in another country which hasn't introduced the chip technology - like the technologically backward USA - they will swipe the strip. It also acts as a back up in case there is any trouble with the chip.
2016-04-01 07:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give the tape a try. cellophane tape is also made with double faced glue. That may make a neater looking job. good luck
2007-08-09 03:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scotch tape will do fine.
2007-08-09 02:55:58 · answer #10 · answered by nymphetamine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋