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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
When using a credit card, you can tap, swipe, or insert. Which is the most secure method?
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Tap.
Swipe reads the numbers off the swipe and allows for the possibility of skimming.
Insert uses a supposedly one-time encrypted token but since the card moves past the swipe reading heads there is still the possibility of skimming
Tap uses a supposedly one-time encrypted token with no chance of skimming.
Of course, any time your card is out of your wallet there is the possibility of a camera catching the numbers. Apple Pay (tap using your phone) or a card without numbers would avoid this.
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