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The chip provides an extra layer of security with every transaction you make at chip-enabled terminals. Instead of swiping your card, you'll insert your card into the terminal to complete your transaction.
You can still swipe your card to pay if the terminal isn't yet chip enabled.
You can use your card as you did before for online payments, telephone payments, and at ATMs.
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