Why do debit and credit cards have expiration dates?
The expiration date for your card helps keep your information secure.
6 min read
Dec 19, 2024
Raychelle Heath
Personal Finance Contributor
Raychelle Heath is a freelance writer who began working with Bankrate in 2019. She has covered such topics as the best credit cards to use abroad and how to maximize credit card rewards. She’s originally from South Carolina, but has recently adopted the life of a digital nomad. When she isn’t writing, she can be found teaching yoga and meditation or participating in arts outreach initiatives.
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