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I missplaced my Discover card... I have no idea where it is, but I'm 99% sure it's around my house somewhere. I froze my account so I'm not worried about it being used. I'm not sure if I should request a replacement card or report the card lost or stolen.
I really don't want to report it lost or stolen because it'll affect my credit age. My oldest account is 19yrs old and closed so there's no telling when it will fall off my reports. My Discover card is just under 2yrs old and is my oldest most recent account.
Have you ever had to replace a damaged card? Did the 3 digit code on the back of your card change with the new card?
I am not sure if the expiration date and CID change if you ask for a replacement card with Discover. If you report it lost/stolen, it should report that way on your reports and then you would have a 2nd entry for the open account that is dated to the same opening date with all of the same payment history. YMMV of course.
The 3 digit (or 4 for Amex) code is calculated using the account number, the expiration date, and an issuer specific value. So it will change if you get a card with a new expiration date (e.g. when the card is renewed)
The 16 digit card number may also change!
Nothing should change in terms of your report. It should be the same account with the same history. The card number and verification number will change for sure, and the expiration date will likely be updated too.
The biggest hassle will be if you have to update recurring payments.
I found it! I forgot that I put it in my safe LOL. Thanks for all of your replies!