Originally Posted by
GMCTurbo
So I got my letter today... Before reading this thread I called twice to try and keep my old number. As others have said, I've memorized it and dozens of online merchants and auto bill pay services use that card.
Pissed doesn't describe how I feel especially now that I find out about the credit report hit too.
I fear even if you can keep your old type of card (e.g., Platinum), they won't let you keep your number. That's what I was told, and experienced.