What should I do with an old NEXUS card?

I have a NEXUS card that is no longer up-to-date.

Canada says they must be destroyed

If you are issued a new card, your previous card must be destroyed as it will no longer be valid.

How should I do this? Should CBP do it? Is cutting it up with scissors and throwing it in my garbage sufficient?

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Best Answer

After a family member lost and found a passport, I asked a CBSA officer at the YOW enrollment centre if Nexus cards should be treated the same (i.e. mailing it to Passport Protection). They said "treat it like a credit card; a couple snips should do."

While it's not official written/documented advice, it's good enough for me. A single small cut through the antenna is good enough to render the card functionally useless -- a few more for privacy (especially through the data area on the back) makes sense.

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How long are NEXUS cards valid for?

Your NEXUS Card is valid for 5 years from the next birthdate after your NEXUS interview. So, technically, your NEXUS Card is usually valid slightly more than 5 years. The expiry date is listed on the front of your NEXUS Card. Your card remains valid even if your driver's license or passport expires.

Can I travel to the U.S. with just my NEXUS card?

Is the NEXUS card a WHTI compliant document? Yes, it is a WHTI compliant document for entry into the United States.

Why are NEXUS cards revoked?

Any person who violates American or Canadian customs laws or regulations may have their NEXUS card immediately revoked by border agencies. It is possible that a zero-tolerance policy is being more tightly enforced.

Does NEXUS expire with passport?

Does my NEXUS membership automatically expire when my passport expires? Your NEXUS membership date is not dependent on the passport expiration date. Membership will remain valid, even if the passport expires.

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