Your contactless card uses short-range wireless technology to make secure payments between a contactless card and a contactless-enabled checkout terminal. When you tap near the Contactless Symbol, your payment is sent for authorization. There is no need to swipe, dip, or insert your card.

Yes, absolutely. Your contactless card uses the same secure encryption technology as your current EMV chip card. Each transaction is accompanied by a one-time code that securely protects your payment information.

Retailers that accept contactless payments will display the Contactless Symbol. Look for it wherever you shop.

One to two seconds should do it. And don’t worry, even if you tap twice, you won’t be charged twice.

No. Your card has to be extremely close to the reader – typically between two and four centimeters and the retailers must have first entered the amount for you to approve. The card reader cannot be activated by you simply passing by.

Yes. Your contactless card will continue to have contact functionality so it can still be inserted or swiped at merchant locations without tap to pay check out terminals. Additionally, you can continue to use your card information at online merchants.