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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 8:28 am
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Originally Posted by deputter
I have a related question if I may. I now have a Citibank Card that has a magnetic strip and a chip but it's a "chip and sign" (not pin). Will this card work more easily in Europe?
I have been to quite a few places that doesn't take card without a chip, but I have yet to be rejected with a "chip and sign" card in Europe and Asia. I don't really use machines too often though; only paying at a shop or restaurant.
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