Final – A credit card built for the 21st century

Re:Final – A credit card built for the 21st century by tkmcc on Wednesday October 08, 2014 @12:58PM (#8427946)

I was wondering about the number embossing as well. I could see it confusing or sketching out some cashiers, especially with all the recent news about credit card fraud. I like the e-ink idea that Plastc had and would be very attracted to this card if it had that just for ease of use.

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Re:Final – A credit card built for the 21st century by Someone1234 on Wednesday October 08, 2014 @01:04PM (#8427971)

I've had situations (recently) where the card machine wasn't working so they manually tapped in the number on the front instead. Without the number and given the same situation I might be left without a working card.

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Re:Final – A credit card built for the 21st century by otoburb on Wednesday October 08, 2014 @01:13PM (#8428029)

Agreed. In many retail locations they often type in the last 4 digits shown on the physical card even if it's not the entire card number, even when the PoS card scanner is working.

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Re:Final – A credit card built for the 21st century by jessriedel on Wednesday October 08, 2014 @03:09PM (#8428831)

I have a credit card from capital one without embossing. The number and name is just written with ink, and the card surface is smooth. I've never had an issue using it.

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Re:Final – A credit card built for the 21st century by tkmcc on Thursday October 09, 2014 @01:30AM (#8430954)

I've seen those, but this card (judging by the image on the landing page) doesn't have any visible number at all.

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