Unexpectedly convenient

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I changed my credit card reward system a couple weeks ago, and the new card arrived last night (ok, it arrived in the morning, but I didn't open my mail until evening). To my surprise, the new card number is exactly the same as the old card number, and my online statement shows that the old-style rewards points were converted into new-style cash-back points. This is exactly what I would have expected except that the customer service person who processed my request specifically told me that neither of these things would happen.

So, I am happy but confused.

I have repurposed the time that was going to be spent updating saved CC numbers, to post on LJ instead.

Thanks, credit-card issuing bank.