Remove card quickly...

Just wondering if anyone knew why credit cards have to be removed quickly when inserted in slots like at gas stations...

 

so other people cant snatch them perhaps

 

hah.. that is probably the oddest question I have seen posted on this forum..

As for an answer I dont think it necessarily has to be removed all that quickly as the ATM machine connected to the card reader will only read the magnetic strip once.. I think when they printed the signs up it was just merely the fact to remind people to not forget their cards and allow for a quick transaction. however I could be wrong so I'd be interested to see if anyone else answers.

 

Good point, I mean the one about reminding people to take the card.

Oddest question? Well, I'll take it as a compliment!

 

credit cards are meant for swiping isn't!?

 

Yeah, but in this case you're supposed to insert and remove quickly, not just remove them, but do it quick!

So you're not exactly swiping/sliding the card.

 

I've noticed this as well, the atm and credit card machines that hold your card til the end of the transaction are becoming more rare.