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Good news. Chase contactless credit cards are here. Cardholders with a Chase Visa will begin receiving their new credit cards in December 2018. Therefore, look out for the Contactless Symbol on the front or the back of your card. The symbol looks like a sideways WiFi symbol.
This also includes those who have an airlines cards issued by Chase such as the Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card and United Explorer Card.
According to Chase’s website, the following cards will be transitioned in Dec. 2018:
- AARP Credit Card from Chase
- British Airways Visa Signature Card
- Chase Freedom Credit Card
- Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card
- Chase Slate Credit Card
- The World of Hyatt Credit Card
- Starbucks Rewards Visa Card
- United Explorer Card
- United TravelBank Card
- United MileagePlus Card
- United MileagePlus Club Card
- United MileagePlus Explorer Business Card
What is Chase Contactless Credit Card Payment?
Contactless payment just means you can wave the card (or tap it) in front of a payment terminal that accepts contactless payments. The tap or wave is in lieu of swiping or inserting your card and then waiting for the transaction to process.
It’s just like using your Apple Pay or Google Pay, except it’ll be your actual credit card that you’re tapping to the payment terminal, not your phone.
Here are 4 reasons to try Chase touchless credit card payment
1. It’s fast.
We’re talking seconds to process your payment.
2. Security.
The contactless Chase cards are also supposed to be more secure and has features that safeguard your information against fraud.
Chase’s website says, “Paying with your contactless Chase Visa® credit card is safe for a number of reasons:
- Just like with a chip card, each transaction is accompanied by a one-time security code that securely protects your payment information.
- You can’t pay accidentally – your card must be within 1-2 inches of the terminal for the transaction to occur (and you won’t be billed twice, even if you accidentally tap twice)”
Note: If you happen to lose your card, a thief may be able to use it pretty easily, since all they’d have to do is tap it to pay for something. Therefore, it’s important to report your stolen card immediately.
3. You don’t want to deal with the hassle of opening your digital wallet.
Because modern times means now, it means instant, no waiting, hurry up. Sometimes, even digital wallets take too long.
Picture this — you’re standing in line at Whole Foods with your phone in hand, ready to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Android Pay. You get to the front and of course, your device goes to sleep.
You wake it up, it scans your face or asks for your PIN, which may take a few moments. Sometimes it needs to rescan your face, which can take even longer.
Meanwhile, people behind you impatiently wonder why you’re fiddling with your phone when you should have your credit card in your hand.
However, if you had your Chase contactless credit card in hand, all you’d need to do is tap and go.
Another super convenient way to pay is in a Yellow Cab. If you live in a big city like Manhattan and take them regularly, you can easily tap and exit.
4. It’s travel-friendly.
Additionally, if you travel frequently, you can use it overseas.
According to Chase, over half of retailers in Australia, Canada, UK, and France accept contactless payments. It’s probably safe to say many European and Asian countries have adopted contactless payments as well.
How to Use Your Touchless Chase Contactless Credit Card
Once you get your nifty new contactless Chase credit cards in the mail and want to use it inside a retailer, look for the Contactless Symbol. Then, just hold your card against the reader for a second. Remember to look for the Contactless Symbol before you pay, otherwise, you may look a bit silly.
That’s great and all even if it is nearly a decade late. When will this be applied to all thier cards though, including the standard debit cards?
Do I have to use the new one, or can I continue to use my original card? I notice both card have the same number but different pins.
I believe you can use your old one.
don’t i have to activite the card befor useing it?
Yes, you will need to activate before using.
Can’t wait to try this …..if I want to use “Credit” how do I indicate or is it
just for Debit only?
what if I don’t want a tap-to-pay card. Can I still use my regular card which is a swipe or insert card? I received my tap-to-pay cards today but I really would rather not have one
You don’t have to tap to pay with the new cards. And you may still be able to use your old card as long as it’s not expired, but I’m not 100% for sure.