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I have a credit card I never even used, yet the company online thinks I still have it, but I shredded it.

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Your credit card account is still open if you didn't close it. Disposing of the card doesn't close the account. If you want to close it, call the company and tell them you want to close your account.

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Can I boil a credit card to destroy it?

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Boiling may not fully destroy the card. Completely melting it over a flame would be more effective. Cutting it into little pieces and scattering the pieces is even better. Best method of all: Close the account! If the account is closed, it doesn't matter if someone were to find your card or secretly use the account number. A closed account can't be used by anyone.

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How do I cut up a very thick metal card?

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Use superior weapons. Get industrial-grade cutters, for example, or use a saw that cuts through metal. Use acid to cut through it, if you have the knowledge how to do that safely. Weld through it, or melt it in a furnace.

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My card seems to be made of steel. I can not cut it with scissors. How do I dispose of it?

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Try a hacksaw or tin snips.

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I've been keeping 100+ cards for years, but I can't cut them up because I am old and have arthritis. What other way can I destroy them?

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You could melt them by fire, or borrow a paper cutter.

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