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Easy to read credit/debit cards? (self.Blind)
submitted by poochbrah
For years I've been struggling reading my credit cards whether that be to pay for for something over the phone or read it to enter onto a website. Usually I'll use my phone camera and squint heavily whilst moving the card against the light source to get the perfect angle to read it but this still proves to be difficult. With the development of smartphone technology its been a bit easier as I can save the card to the phone but I'm just thinking that there must be an easier way.
So has anyone come across large print credit or debit cards or have any other solutions to this problem?
So has anyone come across large print credit or debit cards or have any other solutions to this problem?
Sal0170 10 points 2y ago
Hey, I believe that some banks emboss the cards with Braille or provide a card slip that has your card info in Braille. I just had my mom read my card info and Brailld it on an index card and kept it in my wallet.
Bookjeans 4 points 2y ago
I know Wells Fargo has Braille cards.
poochbrah [OP] 4 points 2y ago
Thanks. I'll contact my bank to see if they offer something like this
Born-1995 8 points 2y ago
Could also use the notes app on iphone, or whatever the android one is called. You can create and lock the note so that it is only accessible after entering your password or using your fingerprint.
I’ve memorized my card info as well simply from using it a lot.
I’ve memorized my card info as well simply from using it a lot.
cyclops32 3 points 2y ago
I think most banks can do this upon request, since the debit cards are usually issued by three or four network in total.
I have a US Bank debit card that also has my info in braille.
I have a US Bank debit card that also has my info in braille.
siriuslylupin6 2 points 2y ago
I just have someone read me the info I write it down and use that it’s on a file when I need it I open it and read it or copy and paste it.
blackberrybunny 2 points 2y ago
I know this is old fashioned, but how about using a Braille embosser? It prints out your Braille info on a thick hard plastic strip that you can stick onto your card? Maybe it's called a Braille labeler?
vwlsmssng 2 points 2y ago
Not a solution to reading the card's long number but may be of interest to some.
Barclays Bank in the UK have a choice (12) of high contrast bank cards with tactile features to help you put it into the chip and pin reader the right way round. They also have a talking device for generating one-time number codes for use with online banking to allow you to securely log in and authorise transactions. I've helped someone get these things and they have worked very well.
Barclays also say they can provide information including card details in Braille, large print or audio, and additionally large print cheque books. I've no direct experience of these facilities.
https://www.barclays.co.uk/accessibility/sight/
I have no personal connection with Barclays.
Barclays Bank in the UK have a choice (12) of high contrast bank cards with tactile features to help you put it into the chip and pin reader the right way round. They also have a talking device for generating one-time number codes for use with online banking to allow you to securely log in and authorise transactions. I've helped someone get these things and they have worked very well.
Barclays also say they can provide information including card details in Braille, large print or audio, and additionally large print cheque books. I've no direct experience of these facilities.
https://www.barclays.co.uk/accessibility/sight/
I have no personal connection with Barclays.
poochbrah [OP] 2 points 2y ago
Thank you! I did not know this. I'm from the UK so I'll contact my bank first to see what they offer, if nothing I'll switch over to barclays
retrolental_morose 1 points 2y ago
seems a pretty facile reason to switch banks. It's VISA, Master Card etc who provide the cards. I don't know any VI people who can't feel the chip in their cards, so the little cutout indicating direction to insert is pointless. And I really wouldn't want a card with such large print that it could be read across the room. Perhaps I'm just grumpy...
poochbrah [OP] 3 points 2y ago
I get where you're coming from but I'm one of those people that has never been able to read braille. I used to do a lot of weight training for many years which I think has made my fingertips numb and I also have a neurological disease which probably also doesn't help.
The large print on the card would be a risk but I'd be really careful where and how I pull it out.
Here in the UK I've only seen barclays adverts cater for vi and blind people so unsure if any other banks do it but a bank that has been actively promoting accessibility deserves my business in my opinion!
The large print on the card would be a risk but I'd be really careful where and how I pull it out.
Here in the UK I've only seen barclays adverts cater for vi and blind people so unsure if any other banks do it but a bank that has been actively promoting accessibility deserves my business in my opinion!
retrolental_morose 1 points 2y ago
My wife's a Barclays customer and the silly Pin machine really gets on her nerves. Lloyds do all my verifications in-app or via phone, and Monzo don't require any third party devices for any sort of authentication either. I have no major loyalty to my bank, but large print on a card wouldn't be a dealbreaker for me. Of course I can't see giant print, so perhaps that's just me not being very appreciative.
vwlsmssng 1 points 2y ago
The speaking one time number code gadget is called a speaking PIN sentry. It is a lot bigger than the standard PIN sentry, with larger tactile high contrast buttons, a volume control, headphone socket and larger display.
I'd be curious to hear how you get sorted eventually.
I'd be curious to hear how you get sorted eventually.
AllHarlowsEve 2 points 2y ago
With the Capitol One app, I can copy my card number straight from it or use Voiceover to read it which is nice.
retrolental_morose 2 points 2y ago
I don't want to sound like an arse here but ...
the whole card number, plus 4 numbers expiry and a security code is just over the length of 2 phone numbers.
I have no sight at all and almost any request for braille or similar accommodations historically took weeks ... So I just memorised my main couple. The rest live in the password manager with the; rest of my secure data.
the whole card number, plus 4 numbers expiry and a security code is just over the length of 2 phone numbers.
I have no sight at all and almost any request for braille or similar accommodations historically took weeks ... So I just memorised my main couple. The rest live in the password manager with the; rest of my secure data.
DrillInstructorJan 2 points 2y ago
I was about to say the same thing. I don't do braille and I just remember the main one. Just leads to misery every two or three years when they replace it.
poochbrah [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I used to be able to memorise my parents cards when I was younger no problems lol. Now that I'm older my memory is absolutely atrocious, a heavy combination of medication doesn't help either.
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