[Nfbf-l] Blind problems: the new flat debit cards?

[Sherri]

I did not know that Florida State IDs could come in Braille. That is very 
valuable info. Thanks Marion.
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From: "Marion Gwizdala via Nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Jordan Norregaard'" <jordanen at gmail.com>; "'NFB of Florida Internet 
Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 3:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Blind problems: the new flat debit cards?


Jordan,
I had a flat card from my previous bank and I had the banker cut off
a corner so I had some orientation. Florida State Identification cards can
be Brailled by the DMV, so you may want to do this, as well. It might even
be a good idea to Braille the card's information, e.g., the card number,
expiration date, and CVN on the card should you need to use it for such
things as a pizza delivery or air reservation.

Fraternally yours,
Marion



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Norregaard via Nfbf-l
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 1:48 PM
To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Blind problems: the new flat debit cards?

Hello to all the nFb-ers!  Although I rarely write to this list, I keep up
with reading it.  I have an unusual question about these new flat debit
cards.  For those who may not know, the brand new food stamp (EBT) cards,
and bank cards issued by TD bank are absolutely flat, and have no embossing
whatsoever.  The bank's logo isn't raised, there is no true indication to
separate even the EBT card from the TD
bank flat card.     How would anyone suggest marking them, I.E. (which
way does it go into the machine for swiping?)  For hotel keycards, I
usuallly bend the heck out of one corner of the card.  This sounds
infeasible as a long-term solution to the problem.  Other methods
include   cutting  a small corner off, or placing a hole in the proper
corner  with a darn good hole punch.  my concerns are thus--if the structure
of the card is compromised, would a merchant recognize it as valid?  The
card would be "technically damaged" and  may be denied when you needed to
use it.  One other tremendous concern, and yes, I've seen this scinario...it
goes like this.

Cabbie: here's your card sir.
me: ok, thanks for the ride!
I exit the car, cabbie takes off, hands me a flat card, but not my flat
debit card!!!  I see such a huge loophole for fraud its
ridiculous!    Other less important cards are similarly flat, I.E.
hotel membership cards, Etc.   Some would say, "just look for the
magnetic strip, this solves the problem, bingo!"  Take a careful look at a
gift card, hotel rewards card, (SPG gold card and Hilton Gold card come to
mind.)  Both contain magnetic strips.  What are anyone's thoughts on this
issue?

Jordan Norregaard

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