Your credit card is already a crucial tool that you need to have with you on a daily basis, at all times. Whether you’re out of hard cash, need to make a big investment or have an emergency situation, having a credit card can really be a lifesaver.

Pretty much everyone under the sun has a credit card these days. Even those of us who don’t have that much money, have credit cards for bad credit, and you’ve probably wondered what you can do with your old credit card since their sole purpose is to take care of our finances. But is that all that they are good for? You will be surprised to find that credit cards do a lot more than just hold credit to save you financially!



Unlocking Doors
You know how you see people on TV shows opening door with picks and all sorts and kinds of things? A credit card is actually one that works! In the event that you misplace your keys or get locked out of the house, don’t fret! Your credit card will save the day.

Pick
If you or someone you know is a musician and gets down and plays the guitar, you can pass over your credit card in case they don’t have a guitar pick. Or if you’ve lost your pick, you can cut up your old credit up in the shape of a pick and there you go! You can have a variety of them without having to spend a single penny.



Ice scraper
We all know the inconvenience of having to drive through the snow. All of a sudden the windshield is covered in snow and it makes it really hard to see. But if you have a credit card, all of a sudden you have the perfect tool to scrape the ice off perfectly.

Knife
Whether you’re on a date at your place or celebrating a birthday party at your office, we have all found ourselves in situations where we need a knife, and for some reason, we just can’t get our hands on one! Your credit card can be used to grate cheese and cut cakes into perfect slices. Just be sure to wash it when you’re done because the smell won’t disappear on its own.

Arts & Crafts
If your credit card has expired, there is actually a whole bunch of things that you could do to put it to use. You could use it as a bookmark, maybe even decorate it with bits and pieces here and there and really make it your own. You know how your credit card has your name on it? Cut it up and use it to label something! The thick plastic is a perfect tool to make all kinds of jewelry, from earrings to pendants.



Your credit card is like a secret superhero in disguise. Not only does it save the day when your wallet is empty, but it can also save you in a number of situations! And once it has expired, it can be used creatively in many ways.