Accessing money via a debit card comes with a whole range of different options, but at the core of convenience there are two security options for payments – signatures and Personal Identification Numbers, or PINs.
The risks of fraud and identity theft while using a debit card are an issue on both banks and cardholders minds, but even after the expiration date things could still get out of hand.
Paying with a debit card while travelling overseas is often much more convenient and safer than using cash, travellers cheques or even a prepaid card option.
Ever wished it took less time to swipe, sign or enter a PIN at the checkout? If so, Visa may be the payment processor with an answer.
New contactless credit and debit cards are changing the way we spend things and MasterCard’s PayPass is at the front of the revolution, with technology in place and changes well underway.