Why do credit cards still have raised numbers on them> (business, average)

[jtur88]

When a credit card comes in an envelope, you can rub the envelope and read the number from the outside. Why do they still make them with raised numbers? Nobody has a card reader any more that depends on the raised numbers to imprint the invoice.

[Hemlock140]

Actually, that's not true. There are low-tech people selling at fairs, small business, even flea markets. You can still buy them new.


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[Zembonez]

Places that do not have power or maybe a connection to a phone line still use the old school carbon paper method. I see this at fairs and arts & crap shows. I would imagine flea markets, or outdoor seasonal markets would do the same.

Technology exists with smartphones to process cards, but not all of these sellers are techies.

[volk2k]

I would also say that over half of the cabs that I ride in when traveling on businsess still use carbon imprinters.

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by jtur88

When a credit card comes in an envelope, you can rub the envelope and read the number from the outside. Why do they still make them with raised numbers? Nobody has a card reader any more that depends on the raised numbers to imprint the invoice.

We have a manual imprinter and use it from time to time when we have "technical difficulties" with our processing equipment. About a week ago, I went to a ink refill place whose computer was down and they were making manual imprints.

20yrsinBranson

[thepinksquid]

When things go down in an average modern POS system (power outage, credit card processor down, etc.) places often still have to imprint. It happens at my work a few times a year.

I actually have a credit card (Chase Sapphire) that doesn't have raised numbers, AND the numbers are printed on the back. Kinda funky.

[clutchcargo777]

Originally Posted by thepinksquid

When things go down in an average modern POS system (power outage, credit card processor down, etc.) places often still have to imprint. It happens at my work a few times a year.

I actually have a credit card (Chase Sapphire) that doesn't have raised numbers, AND the numbers are printed on the back. Kinda funky.

I have the same card. Supposedly it's more secure as people standing behind you don't see the number.

Mine is the preferred version and is made of metal. I get all kinds of comments on it. The best thing about it was the $1000 Chase gave me for opening it!

[joe moving]

How do you get that deal?

[clutchcargo777]

The $1000 deal is dead, but you can google Chase Sapphire and get a $500 version.

[joe moving]

thanks. sounds like they will not give it to current chase cardholders.