Quote:
Originally Posted by mikesride
DISABLE THE TAP N GO FEATURE!!!!!
We have had them for a few years now, my last card was set up with "tap to pay" features on it.....very scary. I don't understand why you have the technology to ensure one needs the added security of a PIN but you can disable that and turn the same card into a free money machine for anybody that finds or steals your card!! My bank shipped the card out with the feature activated...you have to contact them to disable the feature.
I only found out when I accidentally paid for my mother in laws groceries... She was in line infront of me, bagging hers up, cashier totals up, machine READS MY CARD FROM A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 10 INCHES FROM THE MACHINE!!!!!! And presto!!! I paid for her groceries!!!
Scary stuff.
|
I think the tap to pay is only usable up to certain amount, for small purchases. It's really convenient for things like a coffee, couple things at the convenience store, etc.
I don't think they still provide non-chip cards in Canada anymore - we've had chips for years now. Feels weird when I'm in the states and have to swipe my card
