EMV or “chip” payment cards have a microprocessor embedded in the plastic. When they’re inserted in an up-to-date terminal (or tapped or waved, as the case may be), the terminal uses the chip, not the ...

If you do not already have updated credit and debit cards, keep an eye on your mailbox for the latest in credit card technology. EMV chip cards have been popular in Europe for a long time. In fact, ...

Credit cards are more than just convenient payment methods, they’re a culmination of decades of technological innovation, some of which have surprising origins. As Veritasium explores, the magnetic ...

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This is Part 1 of a three-part feature covering Payment issues in retail. Part 2 will appear in the May 7 newsletter. With credit card issuers and retailers dragging their heels, how long will it take ...