Originally Posted by
kyden
It seems as though people are fans of the chip and pin technology, but as a Canadian who has been used to this system for years, it has become a headached for me. My debit card(s) has been compromised many times, even with a chip in the card.
As for paying at the table while the wait staff stands there....yes it can be uncomfortable, but i'd prefer that they come to me for payment as opposed to me chasing them down or paying at a pay station.
I agree, even with Chip & Pin cards get compromised. But at least you have the protection of someone having to do the compromising to get your PIN, in the old days how many stores/restaurants etc actually compared the signature on the slip with the one on the card? Not many in my experience. So no compromising required - just a lost/stolen card.