Credit Card Issue: I recently noticed a strange charge on my cc statement. When I went to question it, I was notified that the card would be canceled and a new one issued. I use this...

LXK0930 Loc: Souh Jersey

I recently noticed a strange charge on my cc statement. When I went to question it, I was notified that the card would be canceled and a new one issued.

I use this card for many repetitive and auto-pay things. Changing all of those would probably take days, so I decided to wait. (Charge turned out to be legit).

I had previously tried to get an extra card that I would only use for online or auto payments, but cc company would issue it. Only one card per family member.

I suspect that many UHH members face the same problem. Any advice on solutions?

LXK0930 Loc: Souh Jersey

Should say cc company would NOT issue extra card.

Bad typing fingers. Sorry.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I just check our cards on-line every 2-4 days. Same with the checking account.

If I see something questionable, I'll ask my wife if she bought something online at <place> for <$ amount>.

It's nice to be able to catch something, especially while it is still "pending".
Yea, we have things on auto-pay also.

clickety

Get another from another company?

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

I have two CCs from the same issuer. They have different numbers and accounts.

Will

bittermelon

I have 3 cards from the same bank.

Kozan Loc: Trenton Tennessee

LXK0930 wrote:

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If one credit card company won't issue two cards, just go to another credit card company. That simple.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

One friend of mine purchases credit cards at his grocery store. He can put whatever amount on that card he wants. That is the one he uses for all online purchases. Of course, the card can't be used for more than is on the card.

Personally, I have three. Each is used for specific purposes. They are from different credit card companies.
--Bob

LXK0930 wrote:

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Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

rmalarz wrote:

One friend of mine purchases credit cards at his grocery store. He can put whatever amount on that card he wants. That is the one he uses for all online purchases. Of course, the card can't be used for more than is on the card.

Personally, I have three. Each is used for specific purposes. They are from different credit card companies.
--Bob

I've considered getting a "re-loadable" card for on-line purchases, that way I might be able to limit any loss/problems. I wonder what any re-load-to-use may be.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

Longshadow wrote:

I just check our cards on-line every 2-4 days. Same with the checking account.

If I see something questionable, I'll ask my wife if she bought something online at <place> for <$ amount>.

It's nice to be able to catch something, especially while it is still "pending".
Yea, we have things on auto-pay also.

I just thank my lucky stars that my wife does not do that. I'd have to find a different way to make my purchases.

clickety

nervous2 wrote:

I just thank my lucky stars that my wife does not do that. I'd have to find a different way to make my purchases.

A “FRIEND’s” wife had her credit card stolen a year ago and he still hasn’t reported it because the the thief is spending less than she did. 😳

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

nervous2 wrote:

I just thank my lucky stars that my wife does not do that. I'd have to find a different way to make my purchases.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

clickety wrote:

A “FRIEND’s” wife had her credit card stolen a year ago and he still hasn’t reported it because the the thief is spending less than she did. 😳

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

clickety wrote:

A “FRIEND’s” wife had her credit card stolen a year ago and he still hasn’t reported it because the the thief is spending less than she did. 😳

Good one!

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

You may also want to see if your Card company offers "virtual card numbers".