The Safe Way to Cancel a Credit Card

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1. If you're not using a credit card, it's probably best to cancel it.

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2. Cancel by calling the customer service number on the back of your card or going online to your account page.

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3. Give them your account number and tell them you want to cancel.

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4. They'll ask why you're cancelling and may try to convince you to keep the card.

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5. Be firm and reiterate that you want to cancel.

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6. They'll likely ask for your confirmation number or password to confirm the cancellation.

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7. Once it's canceled, cut up the physical card if you have it.

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8. That's it! You've successfully cancelled your credit card.

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The Safe Way to Cancel a Credit Card

1. If you're not using a credit card, it's probably best to cancel it.

1. If you're not using a credit card, it's probably best to cancel it.

2. Cancel by calling the customer service number on the back of your card or going online to your account page.

2. Cancel by calling the customer service number on the back of your card or going online to your account page.

3. Give them your account number and tell them you want to cancel.

3. Give them your account number and tell them you want to cancel.

4. They'll ask why you're cancelling and may try to convince you to keep the card.

4. They'll ask why you're cancelling and may try to convince you to keep the card.

5. Be firm and reiterate that you want to cancel.

5. Be firm and reiterate that you want to cancel.

6. They'll likely ask for your confirmation number or password to confirm the cancellation.

6. They'll likely ask for your confirmation number or password to confirm the cancellation.

7. Once it's canceled, cut up the physical card if you have it.

7. Once it's canceled, cut up the physical card if you have it.

8. That's it! You've successfully cancelled your credit card.

8. That's it! You've successfully cancelled your credit card.

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