magnetic card for safes

[Louise45]

I don't understand about the magnetic cards and safes. I've heard somewhere if we use our credit card, it demagnetizes it. Can someone help me? I only have 1 credit card. Will that be a problem? Last time we cruised we chose our own code.

[serene56]

I don't understand about the magnetic cards and safes. I've heard somewhere if we use our credit card, it demagnetizes it. Can someone help me? I only have 1 credit card. Will that be a problem? Last time we cruised we chose our own code.

 

 

do you have a library card? A shopping market card?

 

any card with a magnetic strip will work. Do not use the sign and sail card. That is the one that could become demagnatized and it wont open the safe.

 

If you dont have one of the above--go to the store now and get one. It takes less then 5 minutes to get one.

[Flip2cruise]

It can demagnetize a card. I usually just bring a library,gift, hotel or casino card.

 

Im sure you will have a card with a magnetic strip other than your credit and S&S card.

 

 

This also explains the process of using the safe.

http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2161315810085339509xrqKLS

[Louise45]

I checked and my library and grocery store cards only have a bar code, no magnetic strip. Will that work?

[Knights on the Beach]

No, you need a magnetic strip -- not a bar code. Does your driver's license have one? That's what I use every time we cruise.

[vacruizer]

Go to somewhere like Walmart or Target or the a grocery store and pick up a blank gift card and just don't add any money to it. Free and will have the magnetic stripe. I just use an old used up gift card.

[brandymleahy]

just go to wal-mart and get a gift card, it doesn't cost anything unless you want to load it with$$$

[jaja]

I use an expired cc from a now defunct store...I keep it packed in my travel bag ...

[Maxax]

I'm not really exactly sure of what kind of hocus-pocus demagnetizes your card...if it was really a BIG threat...then ANY card with a magnetic strip that you run through the safe...would be at risk of being demagnetized. If it was that big of a problem...you'd hear about tons of complaints about cards...whether library or otherwise...becoming demagnetized. To my knowledge...you don't hear about that! And maybe I've just gotten incredibly lucky...but I have used a variety of magnetic strip cards...all over the world...in lots of different hotels, resorts, and cruise lines...and I've never had a card become...Demagnetized.

 

To my understanding...what would be the preferred thing to do...would be to NOT use your Sail & Sign card...with its magnetic strip as the card you use in your safe....BECAUSE...if say you had all your valuables...locked up in your safe...and then dropped/lost your Sail & Sign card...then anyone who picked up your card...knows your room number...and instantly has a key to your room and safe.

[cuyahoga11]

I'm not really exactly sure of what kind of hocus-pocus demagnetizes your card...if it was really a BIG threat...then ANY card with a magnetic strip that you run through the safe...would be at risk of being demagnetized. If it was that big of a problem...you'd hear about tons of complaints about cards...whether library or otherwise...becoming demagnetized. To my knowledge...you don't hear about that! And maybe I've just gotten incredibly lucky...but I have used a variety of magnetic strip cards...all over the world...in lots of different hotels, resorts, and cruise lines...and I've never had a card become...Demagnetized.

 

To my understanding...what would be the preferred thing to do...would be to NOT use your Sail & Sign card...with its magnetic strip as the card you use in your safe....BECAUSE...if say you had all your valuables...locked up in your safe...and then dropped/lost your Sail & Sign card...then anyone who picked up your card...knows your room number...and instantly has a key to your room and safe.

 

I may be a ditz but I didnt think your cabin # was on your sail and sign card:confused:

[Maxax]

Sorry, let me clarify...No, you're not a Ditz...your Room No. is not written on the card...but use that card for ANYTHING...and your room number is on every receipt. And you know how many of those things you get on a trip!

[mumsyo]

I use an old casino slot card--one that I don't use any more. So far, and I have been on quite a few Carnival cruises, it has not be demagnitized. I just keep it packed with my cruise stuff. It works fine.

 

Be sure to use the same card each time or else you will not be able to open the safe.

 

Marilyn