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Home Depot Joins Battle Over Chip Card Security

Risk & Compliance

Home Depot Joins Battle Over Chip Card Security

The retailer says in an antitrust suit that Visa and MasterCard are trying to block the use of PINs to verify chip-card transactions.

By Matthew Heller | June 16, 2016

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip Card Verification

Wal-Mart Sues Visa Over Chip Card Verification

The retailer says Visa is encouraging fraud by requiring it to allow customers to verify transactions with a signature rather than a PIN.

By Matthew Heller | May 11, 2016

Making the Connection

Making the Connection

In the long run, the future of mobile payments seems bright. But near-term obstacles must be cleared first.

By Bob Violino | May 3, 2016

Only 37% of Retailers Equipped for Chip Cards

Only 37% of Retailers Equipped for Chip Cards

The slow pace of implementing the EMV credit and debit card technology leaves merchants open to liability for fraudulent transactions.

By Matthew Heller | March 1, 2016

New Chip Cards Have Security Flaw, Retailers Say

New Chip Cards Have Security Flaw, Retailers Say

Merchants worry that the chip ‘n’ signature cards being distributed in the U.S. by banks and other issuers are less secure than chip 'n' pin.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | September 30, 2015

Finance Execs See Chip Cards as Anti-Fraud Boon

Finance Execs See Chip Cards as Anti-Fraud Boon

Vast majority say the soon-forthcoming cards will reduce point-of-sale fraud.

By Matthew Heller | March 25, 2015

U.S. Makes Move Toward ‘Chip and PIN’ Credit Cards

U.S. Makes Move Toward ‘Chip and PIN’ Credit Cards

Will the U.S. government's security requirements lead to faster adoption by retailers?

By Matthew Heller | October 21, 2014