A:Answer I've replaced 2 cards that lost the magnetic stripe. There are still a few places that use the stripe like Gas Stations, Car Washes and most importantly, Hotels! I was embarrassed at a high class hotel when my card kept declining. We used my wife's card (same card account) and it worked. That was when I realized why my cards were not working at the car wash. The cards were in the wallet for about 6 months before I started having issues.
