Should you sign the back of your credit card?
Signing the back of your credit card probably isn’t necessary, but it can’t hurt.
Erik J. Martin is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, including mortgages, the housing market, home improvement and credit cards. Based in the Chicago area, he is host of the “Cineversary” podcast and blogs on Cineversegroup.com and Martinspiration.com.
In addition to Bankrate, Martin has contributed to AARP The Magazine, Tte Chicago Tribune, Reader’s Digest, The Costco Connection and USAA, among other outlets.
Signing the back of your credit card probably isn’t necessary, but it can’t hurt.
Using Bankrate’s calculator can help you see the outcomes for different scenarios.
They all let you tap your ownership stake, but they differ significantly in a lot of ways.
Continental Finance offers credit products for people with poor credit.
Continental Finance offers credit products for people with poor credit.
Changing your credit card number shouldn’t affect your credit score if done properly.
Changing your credit card number shouldn’t affect your credit score if done properly.
If your credit card issuer asks for an income update, you can choose how to respond.