answersLogoWhite

0

I stayed at a hotel once for a few weeks. Every few days my room card would quit working. After the third time, I spoke to the desk clerk about it. He asked me where I kept my room card when I was not holding it. That's when it dawned on me. I was putting the stuff from my pockets on top of the TV. The TV had a cathode ray tube (CRT) picture screeen (not like today's LCD or plasma). The tube emits electromatic waves. By putting the room card on top of the TV, the magnetic strip on the card was being slowly erased by the TV's magnetism. Once I stopped putting my card on the TV, I never had the problem again. There are other areas to be concerned about. If you work in a factory that has high electric current equipment, there could be strong electromagnetic fields that can earse the magnetic strip on your card. The longer the card is in this type of arae, the more likely it can be a problem.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Can a minor get ATM card?

yes, the minor can get ATM card, see the examples of some banks of Pakistan.


What can you do if you forgot your atm card no?

just see on the atm card.... you will get it.


When did the ATM come out?

Some sources say that the first ATM was put into use on June 27, 1967 in the UK


How do you release the ATM card in ATM?

ATM machines have magnetic card readers which pull the card in when it is placed in the card slot and once the transaction is over the card ejects out easily.


How you change your ATM card?

You can change your ATM card if:Your card is lost or stolenYour card is damaged and is no longer workingyou can get a replacement ATM card by calling up customer care or visiting your bank branch and ask for a new ATM card.


Can you use a ATM without a card?

No, all ATM's need a card to function.


What is the advantage of owning an ATM card?

With an ATM card you can get cash at many locations.


What will you do if your ATM has expired?

The ATM does not expire but an ATM card does. If your ATM card is about to expire or has expired, the bank would automatically re-issue a new ATM card for you. If that does not happen automatically, you can call up your bank customer care or visit their branch and request for one and they will issue you a new ATM card.


How do you write a request letter damage atm card?

Call your bank and tell them you need a new atm card. They will mail you a new one promptly. In the mean time the old card won't be usable. Don't bother writing call you will get much faster results.


How do you deposit cash into an ATM?

1. an ATM envelope provided by the bank 2. an ATM card and pin number for the card


How do you write authority letter to Bank to collect ATM card on my behalf?

need to send application to bank manager for to get new atm card ,i have lost my atm card and get a new one and my brother want to pick that atm card


How do you write a letter to bank manager for getting my new ATM card?

Just go into any branch of your bank, show some id, ask the teller to issue a new ATM card. An ATM card just gives you ATM access to your own money. Unlike a credit card, an ATM card involves no risk to the bank. If you don`t have any money in your account, the machine won`t give you any.