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Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

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tpatterson2k9
Regular Contributor

Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

Seeing as how so many of us here like to use our CCs to the fullest (for the rewards points) and then PIF, I was wondering how many heavy CC users out there have their primary CC number and information memorized (either deliberately or inadvertenly)?  I don't make it a point to memorize my primary card numbers, but I've only had my Amex Blue Cash Everyday card for three months and the number is already stuck in my head from inputting my CC information for a number of online orders.  Am I the only weird one that can't seem to get CC information out of my head once it's there or is this a common experience for myFICOers?


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Lel
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?


@tpatterson2k9 wrote:

Seeing as how so many of us here like to use our CCs to the fullest (for the rewards points) and then PIF, I was wondering how many heavy CC users out there have their primary CC number and information memorized (either deliberately or inadvertenly)?  I don't make it a point to memorize my primary card numbers, but I've only had my Amex Blue Cash Everyday card for three months and the number is already stuck in my head from inputting my CC information for a number of online orders.  Am I the only weird one that can't seem to get CC information out of my head once it's there or is this a common experience for myFICOers?


For the same reason, I have one of my CC numbers memorized, along with the expiration date and the 3-digit security code on the back.

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DI
Super Contributor

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

I only remember one card that I received from Discover in 2001, which was closed long ago.  I still remember it today.  60110067006681XX.  That card was the best. 

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haulingthescoreup
Moderator Emerita

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

I have trouble keeping track of my last name. Smiley Sad  (I changed it last year after divorce.)

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Smerri1029
Regular Contributor

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

My PR Gold from AmEx I know the number, security code, exp date, etc... don't even need to look at it. I use this for all my purchases. I don't know any of my other credit card numbers.

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Uborrow-Upay
Valued Contributor

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

Oddly enough, there are two numbers that stick in my head.

 

One is a primary bank account number.  The other is (go figure) my driver's license number.

 

Don't know why that is.

 

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andre181
Established Contributor

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

Don't ask me why, but I have my debit card number memorized. I don't know how tho, I never use it.

 

 

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mauve
Valued Contributor

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

I know my ATM card, my Chase BP card, my driver's license number, and of course SS# but that's the short one.  My Chase's magnetic strip is getting flaky and I went through the trouble of contacting them to see if they would change my number if I asked them to replace it.  They promised not to, so I asked for a new one.  Guess I'll have to learn a new expiration date and security code, though. 


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Previous High Score: EQ 700 TU04 712 EX 726
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laz98
Senior Contributor

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

i have the main ones memorized, but not all of them.

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fused
Moderator Emeritus

Re: Do You Memorize Your CC Number?

I have no idea what my CC numbers are.Smiley Indifferent

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