Do this slowly so that the magnet is against the strip for a good amount of time. You can use any magnet. A fridge magnet will do the job. You can then cut along the strip with a pair of scissors. [2] X Research source
Then cut up the security code and signature on the back of the card into very small pieces. Cut it up with bent, curved, and straight cuts which will make it harder to piece back together.
If you are throwing away any related documentation, such as account statements or receipts, don’t put these in the same bag as any card fragments.
You can then recycle the shredded paper, but remember that recycling is no safer than the ordinary trash. Be sure to shred papers before putting them into recycling.
Burning papers and bills is a way to guarantee that nobody will be able to read them.
