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There may come a time when you no longer need your Discover credit card. Whatever your reason for cancellation, canceling your Discover credit card is a simple process that can be done over the phone or by mail. Before you cancel your card you will want to prepare some information to make the process go smoothly.
Things You Should Know
- Call Discover at 1(800)-DISCOVER to cancel your credit card.
- Alternatively, mail Discover's customer service team at their Salt Lake City address to request a cancellation.
- Physically destroy your credit card as soon as you've canceled it.
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- Ask for confirmation that your card was canceled.Thanks
- If sending cancellation by mail, make sure you send the request in a secure envelope.Thanks
- Always receive confirmation that the card was actually canceled.Thanks
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Warnings
- Always make sure your card is destroyed after you have canceled it.Thanks
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