Why Credit Cards Expire

Why Does A Credit Card Expire and How Do You Renew It?

Besides the long string of numbers that identify your account, there is a short little series of numbers that makes up your card's expiration date. Most of us don't even pay any attention to that date, but you can bet that the credit card approval network knows exactly when your card expires, and for good reason. Actually, there are several reasons, so let's take a look.

Top Reasons Why a Credit Card Has an Expiration Date

One of the most simple and uncomplicated reasons the credit card will expire is that the magnetic strip will not last forever. Although the plastic card itself is virtually indestructible, the magnetic strip is a little touchier and will eventually wear out. When that happens your card will no longer be readable by credit card terminals and ATMs.

Some institutions use an expiration date as a way of reconnecting with the cardholder. It gives the company and the user the opportunity to get together and discuss any issues or complaints that the customer may have. It also allows the card company to appear to care about you as a customer. They will send you a friendly reminder, kindly offering you the chance to renew with your same comfortable company. With all the competition out there, comfort and history can go a long way in keeping customers.

Cardholder security is another reason. This allows the company to check up on you and make sure you are who you say you are and nothing has changed. With identity theft being what it is today, this is a good thing. Some people have had credit cards opened in their names without their knowledge and charges have been made. If the card expires, the company will contact you and possibly warn you about current fraud trends.

The company may use the expiration date as a way to remind you they are there. For people who don't use their cards very often, this can be a gentle reminder of just what's in their wallet and, hopefully, remind you to use it.

Nearing The Expiration Date

It is actually quite easy to renew your card. About a month before your current card actually expires, a new one will suddenly appear in the mail to replace your expired one. This is great if you're in town. If you are going to be traveling, check your card before you go. If it will expire before you get back, call ahead and get your new one before you leave.

Once you have your new card, read the material that came with it. This may very well include a list of new and improved terms. If you find these terms to be new, but not improved, contact the card company. Do not use the card until you have received verification that the terms have been changed to your approval. If they refuse, you can always cancel the card. Trust me, it won't take long to find a replacement.

無限上綱

”無限上綱”的意思 [ 檢舉 ]

發 問 者： 平風造雨 ( 專家 5 級 )
發問時間： 2005-02-19 20:46:20 ／ 解決時間： 2005-03-02 10:20:09
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隱約知道是什麼意思

一時有人問起卻不知如何說明

請具體告訴我這句話的意思
2005-02-20 08:50:39 補充
昏倒，"無限上綱"與"無限上網"與"無線上網"的答案都跑出來了，真是一舉三得
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回 答 者： 阿龍師 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 10 票 [ 檢舉 ]
回答時間： 2005-02-19 22:37:21
「無限上綱」的意思是將小的事情無限擴大，大多用在政治的鬥爭中。比如說：今天你在北京瞄了女孩一眼，結果被公安抓了，公安給你的罪名，是強姦犯。原因是，他說你瞄了我們北京的女孩一眼，你一定不滿足，那麼你一定會想要猥褻我們北京的女孩，光猥褻我們北京的女孩你一定不滿足，你一定想要強暴她，光強暴一個你一定不滿足，你一定會成為累犯，所以，要將你繩之以法。
又比如說，你今天說上台演講時沒說台語，於是就會有人將你冠上「不愛台灣」的標誌。又比如説，你今天只是對著電視說陳水扁的不對，就被歸類為「泛藍」，然後又被「無限上綱」為「不愛台灣」。這就是「無限上綱」。
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回 答 者： 星空無門 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 5 票 [ 檢舉 ]
回答時間： 2005-02-19 20:52:50 ／ 修改時間： 2005-02-19 20:55:08
無限上綱就是在那都可上網[要在地球內]就算在大戈壁[塔克拉馬干沙漠]也可上網

回 答 者： 阿中 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 4 票 [ 檢舉 ]
回答時間： 2005-02-19 20:57:47
前一位回答的你所說的應該是「無線上網」吧....
”無限上綱”的意思就是把”最底限”無限制的擴大，
你可以看成是”無限後退”，或是”無限制的擴張”

參考資料
http://imbbs.twbbs.org/brdmore/philosophy&2823

回 答 者： 雅秀 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 2 票 [ 檢舉 ]
回答時間： 2005-02-19 20:59:06
沒限制你上網的時間
愛上多久就上多久
不會加錢

回 答 者： j_jj86 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 1 票 [ 檢舉 ]
回答時間： 2005-02-19 21:44:30
就是讓上網沒有侷限
只要你帶著可以上網ㄉnotbook pda之類ㄉ產品

在設有無線網路基地台ㄉ地方就可以上網

通常在一些咖啡廳會有無線上網ㄉ功能
他們也許是需要我們買點數或是在店裡消費
就可以上網

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[ 其他 ] 。魯‧‧‧蛋。 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 2005-02-20 00:07:51 發表 [ 檢舉 ]

哈哈...怎麼大家都回答『無限上網』呢？
[ 其他 ] ☆SUBARU硬皮鯊★ ( 初學者 5 級 ) 2005-03-10 14:26:12 發表 [ 檢舉 ]

這一篇怎麼那麼好笑!
是故意的還是怎樣~
笑死了~
[ 其他 ] 小隆 ( 初學者 5 級 ) 2005-05-25 17:59:21 發表 [ 檢舉 ]

唉...現在一般人的中文程度真的都那麼差嗎? 還是個性太草率,隨便看看就隨便回答... -_-||||

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