Visa payWave

The chip on your credit card also gives you access to Visa payWave contactless technology, which lets you make small purchases without having to enter your PIN in a terminal.

This technology is ideal for purchases of $100¹ or less (US$25 or less for the U.S. card¹). Where this payment option is offered, you can just wave your card over the secure card reader if you want to complete your transaction faster.

Secure, simple, fast

• You hold on to your card during the whole transaction, and stay in control of how it is used.
• No fumbling through your wallet for cash for small transactions.
• No PIN or signature required.
• Payment is made by waving your card near the reader.
• You cannot be charged twice for a purchase.

More and more restaurants, gas stations, coffee shops and convenience stores accept this technology.

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