Problem with Capitec cards

[fussydassie]

Curious if anyone else experiences this... I like capitec for the most part, they are miles ahead of the other major banks in service and pricing. However, their cards seem to be of the poorest quality. My last one hardly lasted two years before it was malfunctioning at store point of sale machines. It had another 3 years before expiry. I got it replaced, but now not two years down the line and this card is also starting to malfunction in chip readers. Supposed to last until 2020 - no way that is happening. My other credit cards take the same abuse and last without issue until expiry.

 

[backstreetboy]

Don't have that problem and the ink on them doesn't go off as easy. What wallet do you have?

 

[rodga]

Same problem. I'm on my 4th card I think

 

[supersunbird]

My first card lasted years, my second one hardly 2 months, the next one lasted decently, newest one has frequent chip read errors.

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

Interesting, I've had two cards snap in exactly the same spot, my wallet probably plays a role, but my other cards haven't snapped despite getting the same treatment.

My current card is doing ok, but the chip looks a bit rusted :wtf: and the card readers at PnP seem to struggle with it while they handle my other cards fine.

So yeah, sadly I also think Capitec's cards are of inferior quality.

 

[Bryn]

My card still looks like it did the day I got it, which was probably around 2 years ago. Maybe stop mistreating them?

 

[rodga]

My card still looks like it did the day I got it, which was probably around 2 years ago. Maybe stop mistreating them?

probably dont have much money ie less swiping and usage :crylaugh:

 

[Bryn]

probably dont have much money ie less swiping and usage :crylaugh:

Har har. Gets used every day as I have an aversion to cash. I often leave my wallet in the car and just take my Capitec card with me if I don't anticipate needing any loyalty cards.

The worst cards I've ever seen are the Investec ones. My step-dad and mom bank with them and theirs totally fall to pieces after a few months.

 

[rodga]

Har har. Gets used every day as I have an aversion to cash. I often leave my wallet in the car and just take my Capitec card with me if I don't anticipate needing any loyalty cards.

The worst cards I've ever seen are the Investec ones. My step-dad and mom bank with them and theirs totally fall to pieces after a few months.

they definitely rolling in it then! lol

 

[spiff]

just replaced mine last week - card split just above the tape line. they last about 2yrs.

cheap shirt!!

My other std bank CC in the same wallet last forever

 

[Safferbeauty]

My one puppy placed a tooth mark in my 18 month old or 2 year old card and it still works like a charm

 

[bigboy529]

My first card did just fine for 2 or so years before it got stolen, my second card started to peal at the edges though I expect it was that specific wallet and it still lasted till expiry, I'm on my third now and it's so far not showing any signs of ware.