Abstract: The invention pertains to a protective holder for information bearing cards, such as credit cards, wherein the card includes a magnetic strip affixed to the rear face upon which information is magnetically stored. The holder comprises a substantially flat body having folded-over lips at the upper and lower lateral edges which define pockets for receiving the lateral edges of the card. Adjacent at least one of the holder lateral edges is a card supporting surface projecting beyond the primary body surface of the holder which maintains a spacing between the rear of the card and the body surface to prevent contact of the card magnetic strip and holder and protect the strip.