[JoMar]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

We got our new AE with a chip and have had no problems including Ace in Wildwood.

But your not using the chip.....you slide your magnetic strip the reader. Ace in Wildwood does not use the chip, only the magnetic strip

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by JoMar

But your not using the chip.....you slide your magnetic strip the reader. Ace in Wildwood does not use the chip, only the magnetic strip

That's right. If you were using the chip, you would not be sliding your card through anything. You would be sticking the narrow end of it into a slot at the bottom of the card reader.

[CFrance]

like this...

[buzzy]

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA

We got our new AE with a chip and have had no problems including Ace in Wildwood.

I presume it's a chip and signature card

[NYGUY]

I have a card with a chip (requires signature) that I use everywhere. I have read that, at this point in time, the US is not going to use chip + pin due to industry opposition. It is used all over Europe and works great (can't forge signature). We are behind the times again!!...

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

I have a card with a chip (requires signature) that I use everywhere. I have read that, at this point in time, the US is not going to use chip + pin due to industry opposition. It is used all over Europe and works great (can't forge signature). We are behind the times again!!...

Which begs the question.....why are we getting cards with a chip when they are useless.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Which begs the question.....why are we getting cards with a chip when they are useless.

I think because it is better security than no chip at all....but chip + pin is much better.

[NYGUY]

This article explains what is going on:

Is The US Finally Accelerating A Move To Chip And Pin? - Forbes