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type: faq
title: "How long do Plastic Cards last compared to paper?"
description: "Plastic cards outlast paper by a wide margin. Where a paper card wears out in weeks, a plastic card holds up for years of daily handling. Waterproof, so sp"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# How long do Plastic Cards last compared to paper?

Plastic cards outlast paper by a wide margin. Where a paper card wears out in weeks, a plastic card holds up for years of daily handling. Waterproof, so sp

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