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Electromagnets are useful when data is transferred onto a credit card because they store the confidential, security information within the magnetic stripe.

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How do electromagnets transfer data onto a credit card?

Electromagnets apply a magnetic field to encode data onto the magnetic stripe of a credit card. The magnetic stripe contains tiny magnetic particles that are oriented to represent data. When the card is swiped through a card reader, the electromagnet within the reader changes the orientation of these particles, allowing the data to be read.


Can a credit card be transferred from one person to another?

No. A credit card cannot be "transferred". A person must apply for a card using their own financial and personal information or they will be committing fraud.


What happens if one of your credit cards is sold or transferred to another credit card company?

you are still liable to pay what you owe


When selling stuff on amazoncouk does the money still get transferred if you have a debit card rather than a credit card?

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Where can one apply for an Egg credit card?

It is not possible to apply for an Egg credit card. In November 2011, Egg credit cards were transferred to Barclaycard. Only existing Egg accounts may still be accessed.


How does credit card balance transfer in an office work?

Credit card balance transfers are essentially when a credit card holder starts a new credit card to pay off whatever debts and charges the owner may have on the old credit card. The charges from the old credit card get transferred to the new credit card and a grace period occurs which is basically a lower interest rate at the beginning of the transfer. It is safe but only if the person makes sure to read the details the new credit card company has regarding the transfer.


What is a balance transfer with regards to credit cards?

A balance transfer is when an amount owing on one credit card is transferred to another credit card. This is usually done to take advantage of lower interest charges. A credit card company usually specifies a minimum/maximum amount you can transfer.


Is it possible for you to transfer a credit card to someone else?

No, it is generally not possible to transfer a credit card to someone else. Credit cards are issued to individuals based on their creditworthiness and financial history, and cannot be transferred to another person.


what exactly are corporate credit cards?

A corporate credit card is a credit card made just for a business. It is extremely useful to a business owner to keep personal and business expenses seperate. It will also give the business a useful tool to allow the employee to charge expenses with the card rather than have to submit reimbursement requests.


Can you pay Bank of America mortgage with credit card?

Bank Of America does not allow payments towards mortgage balance to be applied from a credit card, only a checking account. Cash advance from a credit card can be obtained and then transferred to a checking account which is being used for the mortgage payment.


If you do a credit card balance transfer for a relative and they do not pay can you get out of it legally?

If the debt has been transferred onto your credit card, you are liable to pay. You can sue your relative in small claims court to recoup the money you are owed.


What would one use a list of credit card companies for?

A list of credit card companies would be useful if one was looking to apply for a credit card. Using the list, one could look up the details of each card, to see which was the most appropriate to apply for.