Plastic cards: instructions for use

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• Smart Cards
• Plastic ID cards
• Club cards
• Plastic business cards
• Gift cards
• Discount cards

Everyone from young to old can use plastic cards. And many will be surprised – what else is the instruction for use? Withdraw money at an ATM – just spit, pay at the checkout-and even easier. However, every day each of us makes several mistakes that can lead to damage to plastic cards. We'll talk about them below.

Avoid water​

Plastic cards must be protected from water. Liquid that gets on a piece of plastic can cause the map to become stratified, spoiling not only its appearance. Especially careful should be taken with bank cards, because it often takes time to restore them. A couple of drops that accidentally fall on a piece of plastic are unlikely to damage it. But a payment card that has been rinsed in the washing machine for a couple of hours can easily stop functioning.

Mechanical damage​

Very often our cards suffer from mechanical damage. Scratches from keys, glasses, and nail accessories accidentally left in the bag also cause damage to plastic products. And it's not so much about the appearance of the cards, but about their functionality. A scratched or bent card may not be accepted by the ATM. A unique barcode may not be readable by a special device.

Electromagnetic field​

Plastic cards do not like the effects of an electromagnetic field very much. You need to be very careful, because all the electrical appliances that we have at home emit magnetic waves. And a mobile phone or microwave oven can simply demagnetize the card. Therefore, it is best to keep your cards away from such devices. Then you don't have to worry that the card will fail at the right moment.

Information security​

One of the most important aspects of using the map is information security. All secret data must be hidden from prying eyes. Unfortunately, the methods of scammers and scammers are constantly being improved, so card users should also be extremely careful. Don't tell anyone the PIN code, protect the card from theft, and immediately block it in case of loss-these rules must be followed by everyone who deals with bank cards. In addition, you need to regularly check your account, the list of transactions on the card, as well as the balance of funds. When paying for purchases at the supermarket checkout, it is important to keep an eye on the card in the cashier's hands, and also check whether the store employee returned your card to you. Also, you can never transmit the card number and personal data of its holder over the phone. Even if an employee of the bank that serves you is on the other end of the line.

Plastic cards require careful handling. Only in this case, they will be able to please their owners with smooth operation and a neat appearance.