{"id":119047,"date":"2024-08-16T19:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/6-tips-for-destroying-old-credit-cards-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T19:00:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:00:58","slug":"6-tips-for-destroying-old-credit-cards-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/16\/6-tips-for-destroying-old-credit-cards-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"6 tips for destroying old credit cards – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Whether it’s time to look for a new credit card or your current card has been compromised online<\/a>, you’re going to need to dispose of your credit card at some point.<\/p>\n

But getting rid of a credit card isn’t as simple as tracking down a pair of scissors. Desperate thieves will dig through trash cans if it leads to a profitable prize: a name, a 16-digit number and an expiration date.<\/p>\n

So, what should you do? Here are six tips to ensure your old credit card won’t come back to haunt you in the future.<\/p>\n

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Put your card issuer to work<\/h2>\n

This first step is for anyone who uses a metal card. If you’re still counting on the power of traditional plastic, move on to the next tip.<\/p>\n

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