Caring for Your NCard
- The NCard is nontransferable and is the property of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- It should be protected from abuse that could damage or scratch the magnetic strip.
- It should not be punched or have stickers applied to it.
Care of Proximity Cards:
Proximity cards contain an antenna coil and integrated electronic chip therefore, care should be taken to guarantee the card's functionality.
Signs of a Bad NCard
Fading image
Warping/cracking from sitting directly on it
Warping from putting it through the washer & dryer
Punched hole through its chip
Breaking from misuse in magnetic readers
Damage from chewing on it
Please Do:
- Place in a wallet, purse or other protective holder.
- Clean with a soft, non-scratching cloth.
Please Do Not:
- Use the card for anything other than its intended purposed.
- Leave it in direct sunlight, for example on the dash of a car.
- Expose it to extreme heat or open flame, for example clothes washers, dryers or irons.
- Expose it to organic solvents, thinners, mineral spirits, etc.
- Use it as an ice scrapper or scraping tool.
- Crimp, bend, or twist the card.
- Immerse in alcohol, Isopropyl,ethanol, methyl etc.
- Bite or chew on the edges of the card.
- Pound with a pen or tool.
- Punch holes in the card.
