What happens when you tap your debit card?

Each time you insert or tap your card at a chip or contactless-enabled terminal, encrypted card data is sent to the terminal to process your transaction. This technology better protects you against counterfeit card fraud, and gives you a more secure experience during your transaction.



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What does the RFID symbol on my card mean? The RFID-looking symbol on a debit or credit card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator*. It indicates that your card can be used to tap to pay on a contactless-enabled payment terminal.

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Because contactless payments require neither PIN nor signature authorisation, lost or stolen contactless cards can be used to make fraudulent transactions.

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There's no limit on how many contactless payments you can make in a day. However, from time to time, your provider may ask you to re enter your PIN manually.

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Yes. Here's why: Each Visa contactless card carries the same trusted security as a Visa contact chip card.

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