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Accidentally washed my husband's bank cards, weeping all day and not sure what to do.
One day we came across a question from a worried woman who accidentally washed her husband’s bank cards. And this lady was terribly upset and did not know what to do. So I immediately grabbed a smartphone and asked for help from other Internet users. Although credit card Everyone is familiar, but no one has given adequate advice. What do we do?
It often happens that along with the conditional pants in the drum of the washing machine is the contents of the pockets. And okay, if you forgot to get a handkerchief out of your pocket or a shop check. But it is much worse if coins, banknotes, documents or the main bank card were erased.
Still, experts advise not to be in a hurry to get upset if the card got into the washing machine. After all, in many cases it can be saved and it will work as before. In extreme cases, you can order an early reissue of the card, which is almost always quite fast and inexpensive.
Plastic, which serves as the basis of the map, demonstrates excellent wear resistance. He is not afraid of high temperature, or even many chemicals. It's also very moisture tolerant. But there is also a magnetic tape or a chip. And for these elements is worth worrying a little more.
If we are talking about a bank card with magnetic tape, then often after washing it will continue to work normally. If the card with a chip, then, as a rule, even short and low-intensity washing is for this element destructive.
Also, the map can be damaged by excessively high water temperature (under 100 degrees). If a strong chemical was used for washing, it could also damage both the chip and magnetic tape. In addition, if the card was erased along with sharp objects (such as keys or an opener), then this could damage it.
If there is a chance that the card can be saved, then they should be used. To do this, the map first and foremost should be gently wiped with a dry cloth and dried. Do not put a card on a hot battery or heater, because you will damage it even more.
Next, you will only have to look at the already dried card. If there are no significant scratches and damage, and the bank card itself looks quite normal, then you can go to the nearest store with a terminal, where you can test its performance.
If after all the above manipulations, the card works intermittently, if there are often errors in payment and operations are canceled, then nothing can be done. We'll have to go to the bank to have the craftsmen reissue the card. But in the future, a person will definitely be more attentive when he decides to wash his things in the washing machine.
Have you ever washed your bank card? Did it affect her performance? Share your experience in the comments.
It often happens that along with the conditional pants in the drum of the washing machine is the contents of the pockets. And okay, if you forgot to get a handkerchief out of your pocket or a shop check. But it is much worse if coins, banknotes, documents or the main bank card were erased.
Still, experts advise not to be in a hurry to get upset if the card got into the washing machine. After all, in many cases it can be saved and it will work as before. In extreme cases, you can order an early reissue of the card, which is almost always quite fast and inexpensive.
Plastic, which serves as the basis of the map, demonstrates excellent wear resistance. He is not afraid of high temperature, or even many chemicals. It's also very moisture tolerant. But there is also a magnetic tape or a chip. And for these elements is worth worrying a little more.
If we are talking about a bank card with magnetic tape, then often after washing it will continue to work normally. If the card with a chip, then, as a rule, even short and low-intensity washing is for this element destructive.
Also, the map can be damaged by excessively high water temperature (under 100 degrees). If a strong chemical was used for washing, it could also damage both the chip and magnetic tape. In addition, if the card was erased along with sharp objects (such as keys or an opener), then this could damage it.
If there is a chance that the card can be saved, then they should be used. To do this, the map first and foremost should be gently wiped with a dry cloth and dried. Do not put a card on a hot battery or heater, because you will damage it even more.
Next, you will only have to look at the already dried card. If there are no significant scratches and damage, and the bank card itself looks quite normal, then you can go to the nearest store with a terminal, where you can test its performance.
If after all the above manipulations, the card works intermittently, if there are often errors in payment and operations are canceled, then nothing can be done. We'll have to go to the bank to have the craftsmen reissue the card. But in the future, a person will definitely be more attentive when he decides to wash his things in the washing machine.
Have you ever washed your bank card? Did it affect her performance? Share your experience in the comments.
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