Pathetic policy

I have lost my Woolworths Store card and went into Melrose Arch today to apply for a new card. I asked for a temporary card in the meantime and was told quite bluntly 'no, only given to new customers'<br> I then called the head office from the store and they told me it was to protect against *****.<br> Now my argument is, isn't it better to issue a long standing customer with a good credit history a temp card, instead of a customer without any prior credit with the store.<br> Policy is absolutely pathetic!!!