How long befor unactivated credit card expires?
Nov 4, 2009, 12:47 pm
#1
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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How long befor unactivated credit card expires?
I am expecting some credit cards in the mail, but am leaving the country for a month. Can I activate them when I return or do they automatically cancel if not activated with some timeframe?
Nov 4, 2009, 3:23 pm
#2
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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I am fairly certain that I have received cards, never activated, and received replacements a couple years later when the cards reached their expiration date. A month should not be a problem, but if you are concerned I would contact the issuers now to explain.
Nov 4, 2009, 3:35 pm
#3
Join Date: Sep 2008
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they eventually cancelled it on me this year (probably trying to reduce their absolute risk).