Prepaid card CVV wear forces identity verification to use card funds
Prepaid gift card security codes degrade physically, making online purchases impossible and blocking card registration needed to recover the balance. Support recovery processes require mailing physical ID documents, creating both security risk and friction that prevents card redemption. Many consumers lose value on cards due to this design flaw.
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