Many people rely on credit or debit cards to make purchases. But have you ever wondered whether it's better to tap or insert your card? Both methods use a one-time encrypted code for each ...

Forget about swiping your credit card or inserting a chip. Use of tap-and-go cards is catching on because it’s a simple way to speed through the checkout line. But are these contactless cards safe?

2 Wants To Know Skimmers: How they work & which cards get hacked When you tap or insert a chip card, the skimmer doesn't have a magnetic strip to read.

The tap feature uses radio waves to access your account -- no need to insert your card. But, some Chase Bank customers say thieves used the tap feature plus some ordinary glue to steal their money.

Consumers aren’t charged additional fees for using tap-to-pay methods instead of swiping or inserting their credit or debit cards.

If it seems to be taking longer to pay at the supermarket, it could be due to your new, chip-based credit card. Consumer Reports explains.

The tap feature uses radio waves to access your account -- no need to insert your card. But some Chase Bank customers say thieves used the tap feature plus some ordinary glue to steal their money.

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Tapping your card to pay at the register is just as secure as inserting a chip card, according to multiple financial services companies and security experts.

The same process happens when you insert your card into a chip reader, except tap-and-go cards are much faster. An EMV transaction takes about 30 seconds, while a contactless payment takes between ...