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Sberbank reuses bank card chips to fight shortage

The Paypers

Russia-based Sberbank has started removing chips from un-activated cards to combat shortage after European suppliers halted deliveries based on EU sanctions imposed on the country amid the ongoing Ukraine invasion.

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Scrapping the £100 Contactless Limit: What It Means for Consumers, Merchants and Security

The Fintech Times

As well as bank cards, an increasing number of people are using smartphones and watches to make contactless payments Having a contactless limit is important in terms of fraud prevention, but we believe overall limits and the number of times a customer needs to enter a PIN should be determined by industry rather than the regulator. .

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How are Interchange Fees Calculated?

Stax

Debit card interchange fees are lower than that of credit cards. This is because funds are pulled from the cardholder’s bank account, posing less risk for the issuing bank. Cards with more features (premium cards, corporate cards, reward cards, etc.)

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Credit Card Chips Still Under Attack From Thieves

PYMNTS

Consumers might have felt a bit safer using their credit card with the introduction of EMV chip technology, but thieves looking to steal your information have managed to find a way to still gain access to PIN numbers, as well as your card’s chip in some cases. The majority of that theft was from credit cards.

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The Anatomy of a Credit Card Transaction

Clearly Payments

Merchant Sells goods/services and accepts credit card payments. Acquiring Bank The acquiring bank processes the transaction on behalf of the merchant. Payment Processor Facilitates communication between acquiring and issuing banks. Card Network Card networks route transactions between banks (e.g.,

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Capital One and US Bank Card Mailers Tout EMV Chip

Fintech Labs Insights

Website visitors receive thorough explanations, how-to graphics, and a short video showing how to insert a chip card in a reader. And the bank’s explanation of the new technology was a little verbose. Enhanced security with chip technology. Your new card now features greater fraud protection – built right in.

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What is NFC Mobile Payment and How to Use It?

Payment Savvy

With NFC, you don’t need to insert a card and input a PIN. By only tapping your debit/credit card onto the card terminal, you can accept payments quickly and conveniently. NFC chips which make wireless communication possible, are used in contactless cards, mobile devices, checkout terminals, and other payment devices.