Card expiry - booking
Sep 22, 2014, 8:42 am
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Card expiry - booking
The debit card I used to pay for my trip next month has expired, will I have any problems checking in or BA asking for the payment card? - The new card still has the same account number and sort code. Should I still hold on to the old card? 
Sep 22, 2014, 8:54 am
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I was unable to check in on line or at the self service kiosks. A visit to a check in desk had it all solved after I presented the replacement card.
EDIT: Wouldn't do any harm keeping the old one, though I suspect it will all be ok.
Last edited by vibrex; Sep 22, 2014 at 8:57 am Reason: Addition
Sep 22, 2014, 8:59 am
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The long number on the card needs to be the same. On a debit card, this may have no bearing to the sort code or account number.
If it is different, then just keep the expired card until check-in. I do that with all my credit cards as well, even cancelled one. They need to swipe the card with the same long number on the system. It does not connect the bank in any way.
If it is different, then just keep the expired card until check-in. I do that with all my credit cards as well, even cancelled one. They need to swipe the card with the same long number on the system. It does not connect the bank in any way.
Sep 22, 2014, 9:28 am
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Thanks everyone!!
The long number on my debit card is different (the last 2 digits). The bank are telling me to use the new card straightaway and dispose of the old card.
The long number on the card needs to be the same. On a debit card, this may have no bearing to the sort code or account number.
If it is different, then just keep the expired card until check-in. I do that with all my credit cards as well, even cancelled one. They need to swipe the card with the same long number on the system. It does not connect the bank in any way.
If it is different, then just keep the expired card until check-in. I do that with all my credit cards as well, even cancelled one. They need to swipe the card with the same long number on the system. It does not connect the bank in any way.
Sep 22, 2014, 9:59 am
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Thanks 
I can't believe how BA can't include simple piece of information or guidance for this issue on their website or process to deal with this sort of thing.
I can't believe how BA can't include simple piece of information or guidance for this issue on their website or process to deal with this sort of thing.
Sep 22, 2014, 10:50 am
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The long number on credit card tend to stay the same on expiry. It only changes if a new card is issued as replacement for lost cards or where there has been fradulent use. Although the expiry date is different, BA systems appear just to accept the long number as the proof you made the original booking.
There is more of a hassle with debit cards with the long number changes.
There is more of a hassle with debit cards with the long number changes.