Yes, it is possible to tape a credit card back together. However, whether you can use it again is debatable.
The best course of action, though, is to get a replacement card as soon as possible instead of using a taped-together credit card.
Looking to withdraw cash?
Using a taped-up credit card in an ATM
A credit card with a damaged magnetic strip will be useless at an ATM, whether taped back together or not.
If you tape a cut-up or snapped credit card together and insert it into an ATM, the card will not be readable and may be seized.
Want to buy something online?
Using a taped-up credit card to shop online
Whether a card has been cut up or not has no bearing on your ability to use it to shop online. However, if you have cancelled the account or have no available credit, it will not be possible to use it online.
Tap-and-go?
Using a taped up credit card to shop in stores
Assuming that the account has not been cancelled, there is available credit, and the chip on your damaged credit card remains intact, you may be able to use it with tap-and-go card terminals.
However, the store may refuse to accept payment if they suspect the card has been tampered with or stolen. You may need to provide evidence to prove your identity and assuage their concerns.
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