Replacing debit card with contactless card 28 February 2013 at 12:04AM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Budgeting & Bank Accounts 48 replies 15.4K views

greenchicken

Hello,

My HSBC debit card doesn't expire until 2015 but their new debit cards have the contactless feature - they're only issuing these when existing cards run out, but I really want one!

Do you think I can persuade them to give me one?

grumbler

Just tell them that your card is damaged and stopped working?

greenchicken

I thought that, but would they cancel my existing card? Don't want to be without a debit card for a few days if possible

stclair

Simply ask for a replacement card so your existing one will still work until the new on arrives.

Gromitt

Have you tried asking them?

"I really want a contactless card, can I have my card replaced with one with the contactless technology?".

Alternatively, get a contactless credit card.

simax

Thankfully Nationwide aren't issuing these. I don't mind them on credit cards (in fact, my Cap One progress has it) as then if you're scammed the money isn't yours that's been nicked.

A_Flock_Of_Sheep

I don't know what all the hype is over a contactless card. If mine ever gets "upgraded" to this I won't use the feature anyway. It's just like having recycling bins foisted on you by the council.

I will believe in progress if the Cheque Guarantee scheme is resurrected.

thenudeone

Just tell them it still works but is starting to crack and split, and you need a new one.

pmduk

A_Flock_Of_Sheep wrote: »

I will believe in progress if the Cheque Guarantee scheme is resurrected.

Anything encouraging the use of cheques would be a retrograde step.

henm2

Just ask in a branch or ring them up. They will order a contactless card no problem. The existing card will still work for a couple of weeks after the above order.

reclusive46

A_Flock_Of_Sheep wrote: »

I don't know what all the hype is over a contactless card. If mine ever gets "upgraded" to this I won't use the feature anyway. It's just like having recycling bins foisted on you by the council.

I will believe in progress if the Cheque Guarantee scheme is resurrected.

I must admit I find it incredible useful, I only go into London about twice a month and it saves me a lot of time not having top up an Oyster card to use the buses and one of my local carparks now takes cards but only contactless ones. You might be surprised.

The main reason contactless terminals are being pushed in reality is so mobile payments can take off. It will do a bit more now since the next Samsung Galaxy S4 will feature the Visa PayWave App allowing anyone to connect their account.