How often do you request a new replacement card?

[Razeus]

I usually request new cards for all my accounts at the beginning of the year - usually citing the magnetic strip not taking.  Just to get my cards relatively fresh looking, I think I'll start doing it every 6 months.

[bribro]

Whenever mine start to really look worn out.

[MyCreditSucksTheMost]

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@bribro wrote:

Whenever mine start to really look worn out.

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 Do you ever melt the paladium down and sell it?lol.

 I probably get a new card every couple of years, I dont feel like dealing with hassle unless something warrants the need.

[Coldness]

Yeah, I just wait until they expire and a new one comes in... we'll see how Amex and Discover look towards the end of their life with such long expiration times. 

Unless a card actually has a strip fail, I see no reason to replace it. It's still just plastic sitting in my wallet 99% of the time. if it looks a ltitle worn it's just battle scars  

[Anonymous]

Usually about every 6 months. From being in my wallet and sitting on them, they usually end up cracking right below the mag strip. Never looks good handing someone a cracked Amex!

[DeadSpider]

Unless the card is not working I don't order any.

My BOA debit card after about 6 months it snapped it half and they wanted $5 to replace it !!

I was ready to close my account if they didn't send me free replacement card.

Unless you forgot your card in HOT car it should work till expiation date.

[ajh5408]

Only occasionally, and usually due to bending/cracking more than strip wear. Some cards definitely take abuse a lot better than others, though... I try not to be too OCD about scuffing, or I'd have to replace my AMEX Clear after just about every use. 

[Quips]

Rarely - only when they are hard for the card swipers to read. Worn out a couple of Amex's over the years but that's about it