Here’s what to do when the card number or expiration date changes on your credit card or check card:
- Activate your new card as soon as you get it in the mail.
- Update your new information with all merchants that bill your card automatically. Common recurring transactions are listed below. Review your statements to identify any others.
- Household and Business Expenses
- Gas/Water/Electric/Garbage
- TV/Cable/Internet
- Home/Cell Phone
- Car Insurance
- Rent
- Internet Checkout Services
- Amazon.com®/iTunes®/Google Checkout®1
- Online Retail Stores/Clubs
- Metro/Bus/Toll Booth EZ Passes
- Services and Subscriptions
- Gym Memberships
- School Tuition/ Food Programs
- Newspaper/Magazine Subscriptions
- Pharmacy Prescriptions
- Make payments as usual to the statement showing your old credit card number. The system will credit your account appropriately, and your next statement will reflect the new number.
- Destroy any remaining credit or check cards with the old card number or expiration date.
- Destroy all convenience checks with your old credit card number.