Contact the card issuer to ask about their recommended disposal method
Check whether the issuer offers a return or recycling program
Remove or destroy any attached chip, magnetic stripe, and printed personal information
Cut the card into multiple pieces with heavy-duty metal cutters or tin snips
Separate the pieces so the card cannot be reconstructed
Shred the pieces using a shredder rated for metal, if available
Use a secure recycling service that accepts metal cards
Dispose of the pieces according to local metal recycling rules
Confirm that any linked account has been closed or the card has been deactivated before disposal