Simple tips to keep your credit card secure

All credit card holders should take certain basic steps to ensure their credit cards remain safe. Consider these tips:

As soon as your credit card arrives sign it.
Cut any old credit card into small pieces. Cut the magnetic strip on the credit card.
Destroy any written record of your credit card pin number.
Cover your hand when you input your credit card pin into a credit card reader.
Check the amount being debited to your credit card by the retailer.
Destroy credit card receipts completely as they contain information about your credit card.
Keep all credit card statements safe or destroy them completely. Don’t just throw a complete credit card statement in the bin.
Never write down your credit card pin number.
Never disclose your credit card pin number to anyone.
Be aware of where your credit card is at all times.
Don’t keep your credit card with your chequebook.
Take out credit card protection insurance.
Report the theft of your.