Are there any magnets in this case that would ruin my credit cards?
1587504
There is one small magnet on the strap for the case I have and not a snap button. I have had my credit cards in it for quite a while now but have not had any issues with my credit cards not working. I believe it would take a more powerful magnet to make that happen. With that said you can only get away with putting a few cards and a few dollar bills in the case or otherwise it's too thick and the magnet won't keep it shut. But it's still a great case.
1587505
NO Magnets! Just a GREAT Snap closure which is still "Snapping" my case closed tight after over a years worth of heavy daily use.
1517651
The case has never erased my credit cards. It did erase my casino card though. :)
1093663
yes it does. I've been told not to put my debit card or any card in there. the magnet will demagnitize the card...crazy huh?! If you have to, you can put something on either side of the card, like a business card and maybe that will help!
1220025
normal magnets won't do anything to the strip, you would need a fairly strong magnet. there's an episode of mythbusters where they tried to wipe data using magnets, they had to use a high powered one extracted from a hard drive to wipe it. even if you do hold a credit card to a hard drive, it's magnetically shielded.
1517653
I have have this case now, and have had similar holders with the same magnetic removable cases for several years. I don't carry my credit cards in it all the time, but I have done so for occasions where I didn't want to carry my full purse. I have never had an issue with it erasing or affecting the data! I LOVE this case! Hope this helps.
726252
No the magnet does not interfere. I am happy with my new wallet/phone case.
416613
I have not had any issues with my debit/ credit cards. I typically put my license in front of debit card and another non-magnetic strip ID on the other side closest to the magnet. So far, so good.
1361185
Nope:) the cover part has a nice thick (but not bulky) either plastic or cardboard, plus with cards and or cash it can't really do any damage. It's not a mega strong magnet. I haven't seen any signs of damage to my phone and this was also a concern of mine. I still highly recommend this case.
948888
No, I dont believe so. My credit card fits perfectly anything thicker or larger will get stuck. I wrapped a receipt around the card once and my card wouldnt come out. It took me awhile but I managed to release the shredded receipt and card. Other than that its a good product, easy release and secures the card well. No problems yet.
142649
Hi. Actually there is no magnet. If fact nothing holds it closed. It is just basically a wallet with a plastic holder for the phone. I can carry my cash and cards.
1466230
The sleeves are lined with foil. The metal stops data readers from being able to pick up the data off the chip in your credit card. If you want to go on the cheap, you can wrap your credit cards in aluminum foil, but it is a pain in the neck to reinsert your card and refold the aluminum foil around your card every time you use it. The sleeves are clean, you can insert them in slots in your wallet for that purpose and they will last a long time, unlike the aluminum foil.
1232410
After reviewing Apples' support forum, there seems to be little consensus about the potentiality of magnets damaging devices (I'd speculate any device, Apple or other). Small magnets on cases seem to be safe, but warnings are given for "strong" magnets. I loved the idea of this holder, but I'd have to error on the side of precaution and not purchase unless I read an affirmative answer. Everyone else who says "it hasn't damaged my device yet" could be lucky or just biding their time. I have read the the likely damage is data loss, but not permanent component damage. I can't afford either. At best, it seems unknown or uncertain. After reviewing Apples' support forum, there seems to be little consensus about the potentiality of magnets damaging devices (I'd speculate any device, Apple or other). Small magnets on cases seem to be safe, but warnings are given for "strong" magnets. I loved the idea of this holder, but I'd have to error on the side of precaution and not purchase unless I read an affirmative answer. Everyone else who says "it hasn't damaged my device yet" could be lucky or just biding their time. I have read the the likely damage is data loss, but not permanent component damage. I... » Read More After reviewing Apples' support forum, there seems to be little consensus about the potentiality of magnets damaging devices (I'd speculate any device, Apple or other). Small magnets on cases seem to be safe, but warnings are given for "strong" magnets. I loved the idea of this holder, but I'd have to error on the side of precaution and not purchase unless I read an affirmative answer. Everyone else who says "it hasn't damaged my device yet" could be lucky or just biding their time. I have read the the likely damage is data loss, but not permanent component damage. I can't afford either. At best, it seems unknown or uncertain. « Show Less
774085
yes it has a magnet that helps keep the case closed. I have been using it and have not had any problems with credit/debit cards. I am still happy with the product. I purchased white and it has gotten dirty so I will be ordering a darker color.
997176
Magnetic, but if you put about 4 cards + in the case, it won't really stay shut even with the magnet
1220027
No, nothing in the smartflex card case to protect your credit cards from any demagnetization. Just a spring mechanism to apply pressure to your cards to prevent them from falling out.
520787
I have not had a problem but I do put my cards the way it was shown to insert them with the strip Away from. The magnet
785959
I am not sure you should contact the maker of your device, but most times you dont want strong magnets in or around memory type devices.