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What Is a Credit Card Expiration Date?

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Last Updated: March 10, 2024

Key Takeaways

  1. A credit card expiration date helps protect against fraud and keeps your card up to date.
  2. When a credit card expires, it’s no longer usable when you try to use the card at checkout.
  3. After your old credit card expires and you’ve activated your new card, you should properly dispose of your old card.

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