Are contactless payments safe?
Yes! Contactless payments provide the same security and encryption as EMV chip payments. That means they generate a one-time security code that is unique to each transaction which protects your card information from being used for any future unauthorized purchases. And you can’t pay accidentally – your card must be within 1 – 2 inches of the terminal for the sale to register; and even if you tap twice you won’t be billed twice. Contactless payments are also covered by Visa’s Zero Liability Policy* that protects you from unauthorized purchases.