Another reason to sign the card is that merchants are not supposed to accept a credit card unless it is signed. Certainly, that is what is implied by the "not valid unless signed" message on the ...

When in doubt, check with your credit card issuer to confirm if your signature is a must on the back of your card and where to place that John Hancock. “I still think it’s a good idea to sign ...

Although many people don't bother to do so, you’re supposed to sign the back of your credit card.The signature panel was added to cards so merchants could compare the signature on your card to ...

Signing the back of your credit card was once helpful to prevent fraud, but that’s not the case not anymore. However, merchants can decline your card if it’s not signed.

Most consumers share a dirty little secret: They don't actually read the terms and conditions when they sign up for a new credit product. If you're evaluating credit cards, however, spending a few ...

Attention credit card users: Starting in April, you probably won't have to scrawl your name on a scrap of paper or an electronic monitor when you make a purchase. Mastercard, Discover, American ...

Signing the back of your credit card is an important security step for protecting your card’s information if it should fall into the wrong hands. Merchants are supposed to check that the ...

Take a close look at the back of your credit card, and you will probably see something along the lines of “Not valid unless signed.” At the same time, there are many cardholders who believe ...