If you forgot a bank card in the washing machine without going through your pockets, the first question you ask yourself is - will it work now? It all depends on the type of card, the duration and intensity of washing, the speed of response to the problem.
We will figure out what to do if you washed the card in a typewriter.
What happens to the card after washing in the AGR
Sometimes we carefully check the pockets of clothes, but it happens that we completely forget about it. In some cases, fines and debris falling out of pockets clog the filter, drain system or tank fail. And it happens that a thing is so valuable that you only care about one question - how to use it now and what to do to correct the situation.
Speaking about a bank card, it is worth considering its composition. The global banking industry uses polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as its basis. Plastic perfectly withstands temperature effects, chemicals and is not afraid of moisture. And information about the owner’s payment data is recorded on magnetic tape or chip. Basically, all cards today are equipped with magnetic tape, and only a fraction of them are chip cards.
Important! If you have washed a credit card with an ordinary magnetic tape, you can be calm - in 7 out of 10 cases they withstand washing and continue to function.
The card will not work if it falls out of the pocket and is damaged by sharp objects from other things that could leave scratches on the tape (for example, lightning). If you choose a high-temperature mode, plastic melting is not excluded (especially when boiling).
Attention! The chip, as a rule, does not tolerate washing, even fast and not intense.
What to do? If you accidentally forgot a plastic card in a drum, this is not a reason for panic. Try to reanimate her:
- wipe with a dry cloth;
- let dry;
- inspect it later for damage and scratches;
- check if the numbers and letters are intact on both sides;
- if visually everything is in order, go to the nearest ATM to check the operability;
- do some operations. If you notice failures: there will be errors, cancellations of operations, etc., then the problem is obvious.
On a note. If the Troika card was in the CMA drum to pay for travel in Moscow transport, then judging by the practice of users, nothing terrible will happen. Although, the mode and temperature of washing still play a role here.
Important! If you recall the card or notice your mistake in the early stages of the cycle, stop the program to extract the item.
What to do if you washed a card
What should I do if the card does not work after washing? The way out of the situation is more than logical: go to the bank branch to get a new one. Be careful: cards with magnetic tape do not restore, but issue new ones.
Consider what happens if you wet the card. Actually, it's okay if she stays in working condition.
If the performance is not confirmed, proceed as follows:
- Take the necessary documents and go to the bank branch.
- Write an application for early re-release there.
- In the statement, indicate the reason for the replacement.
- Submit the application to the operator or other competent banking officer.
- Block accounts on the old card.
- At the appointed time, come for a new one.
Important! In order for the new card to have other details (No. and account), indicate this when drawing up the application, otherwise you will be given a full analogue, excluding the PIN code.
Different banks have a similar scheme. The duration of the procedure and the size of the bank commission for the reissue service may differ.
Always remember that a recovery fee can cost money, so don’t be too lazy to check your pockets again to make sure they are empty. It’s easier to get a card than to worry after washing whether it will work and whether it will be necessary to bother about releasing a new one.