Why we chose this particular contactless card
If you bank with us, we know you care about our community. This card helps make it safer, stronger, and cleaner. Here’s why we love it:
- Reusing plastic waste: Made using 70% plastic cleared from coastal areas, which helps protect our local ecosystem, especially the Piscataqua. One card contains roughly the equivalent of one reclaimed plastic bottle.
- Extra security: Each purchase gets a unique code for added safety. Plus, Visa’s Zero Liability policy protects you from unauthorized charges.
- Really cool design: The engraved, tactile design combines elegance with eco-consciousness for a premium feel.
How to use your new contactless card
With your regular card, you either swipe it or insert it into the machine to make a payment or withdraw money from an ATM. Your new card works the same way, but now you have an extra (easier!) option — you can “tap” to pay or get money, too!
- Look for the contactless symbol on payment terminals
- Tap your card on the symbol for a few seconds
- Wait for confirmation (beep, light, or screen message)
We think you’ll love it and find it easy to use. But if you need any help, just stop by or contact us—we’re happy to help.
What makes contactless payments secure?
Each contactless payment generates a unique, transaction-specific, one-time code that cannot be reused or duplicated. This dynamic code ensures that even if payment information were intercepted during a transaction, it would be useless to fraudsters. Unlike magnetic stripe cards, which transmit static data that can be easily copied, contactless technology offers an added layer of security that significantly reduces the risk of counterfeit card fraud. This makes contactless payments not only faster and more convenient, but also much more secure.
Additional FAQs
What technology powers contactless payments?
Contactless payments utilize short-range wireless technology, specifically Near Field Communication (NFC), to securely transmit payment information between your card or device and a contactless-enabled checkout terminal. When you hold your card or device near the terminal, the payment details are sent for authorization.
What does the Wi-Fi or RFID symbol on my card mean?
The symbol resembling Wi-Fi or RFID on your card is the EMVCo Contactless Indicator. It signifies that your card can be used for contactless payments at compatible terminals.
How close does my card or device need to be to the terminal?
Your contactless card or device should be held within 1 to 2 inches (approximately 2.5 to 5 cm) of the Contactless Symbol on the terminal to initiate a payment.
How long should I hold my card or device near the terminal?
Holding your card or device near the terminal for 1 to 2 seconds is typically sufficient to complete the transaction.
Additional FAQs
Do I need to physically tap my card or device on the terminal?
No physical contact is necessary. Simply holding your card or device close to the terminal is enough to process the payment.
What’s the best way to position my card or device at checkout?
For optimal results, hold your card or device flat over the Contactless Symbol on the terminal, rather than at an angle.
When should I tap to pay during a transaction?
Once prompted by the cashier or the terminal (often indicated by a light or message), hold your contactless card or device near the Contactless Symbol to complete the payment.
Where can I use my contactless card?
You can use tap-to-pay wherever you see the Contactless Symbol on a checkout terminal. This includes millions of locations worldwide, such as fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, retail pharmacies, vending machines, and taxis.
Can I still use my Visa contactless card if the terminal doesn’t show the Contactless Symbol?
Yes. If a terminal doesn’t display the Contactless Symbol, you can still use your Visa contactless card by inserting or swiping it, just like any other Visa card.
Answers to common questions about your new Piscataqua Savings Bank contactless card.