If you've experienced confusion in the check-out line, you're not alone. As more and more businesses move to credit card chip readers, some consumers are fed up with the inconsistencies. Dip the chip ...

Some card details on this page may be out of date. You may have noticed that most card readers at your local grocery or retail store ask you to insert -- instead of swipe -- a credit card now. Many ...

Easily the most sophisticated skimming devices made for hacking terminals at retail self-checkout lanes are a new breed of PIN pad overlay combined with a flexible, paper-thin device that fits inside ...

The history of credit and debit cards is a fascinating narrative of innovation and progress. This account explores the key technologies behind their functionality, focusing on the magnetic stripe, ...