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How old is the first credit card?

The first credit card is 76 years old.

The first credit card was introduced in February 1950.

as of September 2026

Diners Club was first; a man supposedly forgot his wallet at dinner.

The first credit card turns 80 in 2030.

If you were born before February 1950, you're older than the first credit card.

Mind-bender: The first credit card is closer in time to the first telephone call (1876) than to today.

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