Can I still use my credit card the month it expires?

Yes, your credit card will remain valid until the last day of the month it expires. It will no longer be valid on the first day of the following month.

Why do credit cards expire?

There are several reasons that credit cards expire. For one, the credit card expiration date serves as an additional security feature. Credit cards also expire so that card issuers can keep track of their inventory and provide customers with new cards with updated features and technology. The magnetic stripes and computer chips in credit cards also wear out, so having an expiration date allows card issuers to ensure that cards don’t fail as often. Beyond reasons of functionality, replacing credit cards also gives card issuers an opportunity to market new products and update their brand image.

Does your credit card automatically renew?

A credit card account isn’t attached to the credit card’s expiration date. The account renews every year regardless of whether the card itself expires. Card issuers also will automatically mail customers new cards within two months of their existing card’s expiration date.

Is it safe to give out your credit card number and expiry date?

For a merchant to accept credit card payments with your card not present, such as with a transaction online or over the phone, you’ll need to give your card’s number and expiration date, among other information.

Do I have to pay off my credit card before it expires?

The expiration of your credit card is unrelated to your payments. You need to make the credit card minimum payment each month before your account’s due date, which is printed on your statement. This date doesn’t correlate with your credit card’s expiration date.

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