Myths About Contactless Cards
MasterCard first introduced contactless cards back in 2003 with the goal of giving customers an easy, safe and fast way to pay for items. MasterCard also developed the contactless cards with an extra layer of security by utilizing embedded chips and radio frequency antennas to create secure transactions. However, since the payment information is being transmitted wirelessly many customers and business owners question whether it is safe. According to MasterCard, the answer is