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Q: I have a Sears credit card that was opened in 1973.

Can a Sears Mastercard be used anywhere?

Where Can I Use My Sears Credit Card? The Sears Card can only be used at Sears locations and services, as well as Kmart. This includes Sears Auto Centers, Sears Dental, and Sears Optical. The Shop Your Way Mastercard can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted, which is pretty much everywhere.

Are there any Sears credit cards that are still valid?

If all of Sears’ stores close, there is precedent that Sears.com may still exist. That means Sears credit cards could still be valid and accepted there. Radio Shack went under in 2017 and its website is still up and running — as is ToysRUs. The point is that a store’s physical closure doesn’t necessarily mean it’s out of business.

How to apply for a Sears credit card?

We can electronically provide you the To get these electronically your device must be capable of printing or storing web pages and/or PDFs and your browser must have 128-bit security. If you want to request a paper copy of these disclosures you can call Sears Card® at 1-800-917-7700 and we will mail them to you at no charge.

What happens to my Sears credit card when the store closes?

The point is that a store’s physical closure doesn’t necessarily mean it’s out of business. The main thing to know is that if you have a balance on your Sears card, you’re still liable for it. The reason for that is because the issuer of the credit card was never the store itself, but a bank, the underwriter of the loan.

When did Sears start their credit card business?

In a joint venture with IBM and CBS, Sears created one of the first home internet services. Sears sold Prodigy in 1996. 1985 Discover Discover Source: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images Sears launched the credit card business as part of its push into financial services.