@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@Anonymous wrote:
@driftless wrote:
It is like a CSP. Card number on the back.
Interestingly, I did not see how to activate the card in the included materials that I skimmed. I called the number on the back of the card.
These cards, like the Ritz, come already activated. You do not need to call in.
Why though? Isn't the point of activating it a security measure?
Well I used to think so too until I read that credit cards will be accepted by CC companies for charges whether they're activated or not. Guess that's why Chase does that. Can't remember which other card companies do that but there are others. Definitely seems weird at first.
That's weird. The system should be set on auto-decline if the card isn't activated. I know my Discover card declined once when I forgot to activate it.
I do remember having the ability to set my debit card PIN at the POS terminal before, but that was also a very weird observation.
I guess if someone else picks up the tab, not only would the customer be PO'd but Chase would already be out money due to lack of security when it comes to mailing the card and having it activated with security codes and whatever else.
Not our problem I guess... Chase is just asking to be hit with more fraud costs and unnecessary risk.
