Originally Posted by
EasternTraveler
So let me say this very clear:
There are NO banks in the USA that will now or in the future offer chip and pin cards. This also applies to the rest of the Americas and many other countries except those in the EU that are involved in the chip and pin program. Many countries in the EU just recently started the program. Some issuers in the EU are just NOW converting over.
NO USA bank can issue a chip and pin. None will!
Ask till your blue in the face. The answer will still be no!
what you say is not true.
both my brazilian charge cards (mc and visa) now have chips. these are from the largest bank in brazil (unibanco/itau).