I worked at a store that had the same policy. Though we didn't cut them up. We have them to the manager to do. That part wasn't policy. It's just none of us min wage employees wanted to deal with the angry customer. The manager usually waited a day or so to do it in case they came back. Locked them in a safe. Easy enough to verify with id if it's going to the right person. I always found the policy silly since almost every store in the mall put the carbons in a white bag in front of the store every night. Not sure if they were just being trashed or destroyed. But seeing that, I never used a card at that mall.

Metthew, every time I have ever called the issuing bank in that situation, they instructed me to cut up the card.

Metthew, every time I have ever called the issuing bank in that situation, they instructed me to cut up the card.

#82 if you actually call a bank or credit company they will tell you that if the card is lost that the finder of the card can cut it up at there discretion with no penalty held against them. And no it is not unlawful. If your gonna say something make sure you know what you are talking about

Actually, it is unlawful to destroy other people's property. I work for a bank And, yes the bank will say to destroy it, after all it is the banks property, only them and the card holder have that right to destroy the card, no one else. The proper thing to do is call the bank, and let them know it was found, ten follow their instructions. They will get a hold of the card holder. So, you get your facts straight. It is, and always will be unlawful to destroy other people's property. Regardless if its common practice, or in the customers best interest or not. Just because no one presses charges, doesn't for a second Make it any less correct.