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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 7:34 am
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No issuers yet. I see the arguments for why the US doesn't want/need to convert their sizable network over. What I don't understand is why they don't start by upgrading the cards first for those that need to use them overseas. Then start offering dual terminals here to merchants and let the upgrade happen organically over time.

Interesting blog post here: http://www.andreae.com/Blog/Payments/ctst-chip-and-pin/
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