Gov. Kotek proposes funding transition to EBT cards with smart chips to boost security

For years, KGW has reported on how thieves have targeted EBT cards, wiping out Oregonian's accounts. Unlike ATM cards, EBT ...
Investopedia

Chip Card: Definition, How It Works, Types, and Benefits

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...
American Banker

ATMs at the Bar or Corner Store Could Go Away as Chip Cards Loom

That ATM in the dark corner of the bar could be on its way out. By October of this year, ATM owners in the U.S. have to replace or upgrade their machines to accept chip cards or face liability for ...
KGW8

Sen. Wyden demands tougher security for EBT cards to avoid skimming fraud

PORTLAND, Ore. — Sen. Ron Wyden is demanding tougher security for the benefit cards that low-income families use to buy groceries. Earlier this month, Wyden sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom ...
AOL

Chip cards vs. magnetic stripes: Is one more prone to scams?

Chip Cards vs. Magnetic Stripes: Is One More Likely to Fall for Scams? Think back to the last time you paid for something at a store. Did you swipe your card, or did you dip it into the terminal? The ...