Help! - Cant sign the back of my card

BusinessStudent

Hello All

I got my &More M&S Card today, however because of the way I write I am unable to sign the back of my card ,no matter how many different types of pens I use.

I've always used a pen by gripping it around my thumb and finger, rather than holding it right at the bottom like many people do.

Any suggestions? I've tryed holding the pen many other ways, I know it sounds silly but I've always had this problem when trying to sign the back of my cards but the credit card will not be valid unless signed (according to the back)

*Sparkle*_3

I'd say its a sign from the heavens above......

Just take a look at the debt free wanabe board and see if you still want to sign it....

KTF

What pens have you tried? If you can write using a normal Biro then you should be able to use that to sign the cards fine.

Moggles_2

Signing a debit or credit card takes some practice. The surface is sometimes slippery and the signature strip is often too narrow to accommodate a normal signature, but they do have to be signed.

If I were you, I'd practice with a ball-point pen on an area the same size first. You may have to adapt your signature to fit the space available.

When you come to sign the real thing, remember you cannot go over any of the letters a second time.

Very best
M

BusinessStudent

Hello Al

First of all, Ive tried ever pen and did manage to get 2 letters on the card, but It looks really iffy and Ive gone over the letters...So I've just called for a replacement card.

This happens with all my cards. My M&S staff discount card looks awfully signed at the back and In one Incident one lady at another store refused to give me my discount and It took 5 members of staff to come over and deal with the problem, eventually she phoned my store to confirm I worked there.

Moggles_2

I may be wrong, but this sounds more psychological than anything else. The more difficulties you have with your signature, the more uptight you will feel. It's a vicious circle.

Whilst you are waiting for a replacement card, I would simplify your signature. Look at other people's. Many form their initial(s) and the first letter of their family name followed by no more than a squiggle or even a wriggly line. Practice a few times until you're happy with the result and can do it with a flourish.

Feeling anxious translates into a person's signature, as any handwriting expert will tell you so, when you come to sign the new card, make yourself comfortable, try to relax and take your time.

techno_geek

When you come to sign your replacement card, try using a fine-nib permanent ink-based pen? Like the sort you use to write on OHP film, or glass... careful not to smudge it though!!

All my cards were signed in biro, and in some cases the signature is so faint it is unreadable!

gt94sss2

BusinessStudent wrote:

Any suggestions? I've tryed holding the pen many other ways, I know it sounds silly but I've always had this problem when trying to sign the back of my cards but the credit card will not be valid unless signed (according to the back)

Just sign it as you have done with other debit/cedit cards in the past - none of them are technically valid until you sign them.

I think lots of people don't like limited amount of space they are given to sign these cards.

On the bright side, as the card is a Chip and Pin one - you should hardly ever be asked for your signature

Regards
Sunil

Horasio

I don't have trouble signing but I do get nervous in case it doesn't work first time

James

You can get your card issuer to supply a signature stamp, ask them.

Or

You can do what I do, use a signature unique to you, which can't be compromised, lost or forgotten. See:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=232311&highlight=Identity+theft

sdj25

As it will be Chip & Pin - the signature probably won't come into question anyway.

If you are transferring a large balance to get the 3.9% LOB - then you should maybe think not to sign it & just cut it up when it arrives. Avoid the temptation of purchasing on it!