Damn ATM ate my card. - Page 2

Sue Pendleton · 08-09-2012, 07:11 PM

Why slots for ATMs and hotels need the entire card for a read is beyond me. Can't they make it so a card can have a small hole drilled in it for a loop to go through it for pulling it out after we're done? With hotel cards a chair or loop would make it much easier for those of us with quad paws or a bit better to not need employee help so often. I drop mine more often removing them than not being able to insert the things.

smashms · 08-09-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue Pendleton

Why slots for ATMs and hotels need the entire card for a read is beyond me. Can't they make it so a card can have a small hole drilled in it for a loop to go through it for pulling it out after we're done? With hotel cards a chair or loop would make it much easier for those of us with quad paws or a bit better to not need employee help so often. I drop mine more often removing them than not being able to insert the things.

you can do that as long as you don't drill out the magnetic strip it needs to read the card.

DeadEye · 08-09-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by smashms

you can do that as long as you don't drill out the magnetic strip it needs to read the card.

You can unless it's a machine like this ATM that sucks the whole card inside. I'm sure any string, fishing line, or whatever, tied to the card would lock up the machine.

Sue, you're right as usual. Why don't they just have swipe slots as opposed to pulling in the entire card? All they need to do is read the mag strip and they have all the info needed to complete the transaction. I'll file an ADA complaint and I'm sure it will be addressed by 2028!

Sue Pendleton · 08-15-2012, 01:40 AM

Go for it, Robin! Hotel cards read, normally, the short side of the card so plenty of room to use a hole punch and add a coil loop for us. ATMs, not sure which side they read but a center small hole at one of the short ends should be possible so we can grab the damn things before they set sucked in. Or if it is easier for them make new ATMs with a disabled code addition for those who apply. There should be no problem with a machine being recalibrated to not destroy the card for 5 minutes after it gets sucked in. That is time for most of us to push an access button and then enter a code that would spit our cards back out. Maybe try a letter to the American Banking Association before the DOJ?

fromnwmont · 08-15-2012, 09:08 AM

Exactly the same thing happened to me first time I was able to go steelhead fishing since my accident anyway the machine ate my card it was a Saturday so on Monday I called the bank,, first question was is the Atm card from our bank? I told her it was not she then says we are not obligated to inform you or your bank that we shread all cards its "our policy " I can tell you we did shread your card have a nice day click!! Could fried an egg on my forehead at that moment.

nauticalmike · 08-16-2012, 10:34 PM

Most of he banks around here use the same type of card reader that gas pumps do, meaning that it does not go inside the machine and is never out of your hand.

lynnifer · 08-16-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by christopher

The newer RBC (my bank) machines are horrible for this

Full function of my hands here and even I have to agree! They don't stick back out much at all and it *is* difficult to grip them.

08-09-2012, 07:11 PM	#11
Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,114	Why slots for ATMs and hotels need the entire card for a read is beyond me. Can't they make it so a card can have a small hole drilled in it for a loop to go through it for pulling it out after we're done? With hotel cards a chair or loop would make it much easier for those of us with quad paws or a bit better to not need employee help so often. I drop mine more often removing them than not being able to insert the things. __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911.

08-15-2012, 01:40 AM	#14
Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,114	Go for it, Robin! Hotel cards read, normally, the short side of the card so plenty of room to use a hole punch and add a coil loop for us. ATMs, not sure which side they read but a center small hole at one of the short ends should be possible so we can grab the damn things before they set sucked in. Or if it is easier for them make new ATMs with a disabled code addition for those who apply. There should be no problem with a machine being recalibrated to not destroy the card for 5 minutes after it gets sucked in. That is time for most of us to push an access button and then enter a code that would spit our cards back out. Maybe try a letter to the American Banking Association before the DOJ? __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911.

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08-15-2012, 09:08 AM	#15
fromnwmont Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northwest Montana Posts: 440	Exactly the same thing happened to me first time I was able to go steelhead fishing since my accident anyway the machine ate my card it was a Saturday so on Monday I called the bank,, first question was is the Atm card from our bank? I told her it was not she then says we are not obligated to inform you or your bank that we shread all cards its "our policy " I can tell you we did shread your card have a nice day click!! Could fried an egg on my forehead at that moment.

08-16-2012, 10:34 PM	#16
nauticalmike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pinole, CA Posts: 511	Most of he banks around here use the same type of card reader that gas pumps do, meaning that it does not go inside the machine and is never out of your hand.