Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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You can use your MasterCard chip debit card everywhere MasterCard is accepted. (First Merchants credit cards can continue to be used wherever Visa or American Express are accepted, depending on the type of card you have.)
Merchants across the country are beginning to use chip technology during transactions. Go ahead and try to swipe your card if you're not sure the register is chip friendly. If it is, you'll be prompted to insert your card instead.
If the register is not chip friendly, you can still swipe your card as you always have; chip cards have both a chip and a magnetic stripe.
For phone or internet purchases, enter your card number and information as you have in the past; the chip won't affect this process.
