Originally Posted by
kebosabi
The BA Chase card with the EMV Chip-and-Signature receives Avios points whether you use it via the outdated mag-stripe method or the chip-and-Signature method.
I have this card, without the chip though. How can I get it with the chip??
As for the rest of your post... I see your point, but swiping a card isn't exactly rocket science. It really seems like the merchants are actively avoiding it.