American Express USA to begin issuing EMV "chipped" cards in late 2012
Nov 23, 2012, 11:13 pm
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Interesting you mentioned the True Earnings Card- was just talking about this a few days ago to an AMEX representative and how it would be nice to have Chip & Pin on the card. Also saw a Korean Samsung AMEX version today- looked pretty cool.
Originally Posted by Majuki
I called to request a card with an EMV chip today. I will post a picture when I receive it if someone else hasn't already. I checked online, and the request reason states "MAG TO CHIP AND SIGNATURE".
This will mean that the only non-EMV card in my possession will be my TrueEarnings Card. However, I only use the card as my Costco membership card, so having an EMV chipped version is of little value at this point.
This will mean that the only non-EMV card in my possession will be my TrueEarnings Card. However, I only use the card as my Costco membership card, so having an EMV chipped version is of little value at this point.
Nov 23, 2012, 11:46 pm
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The reason I said it would be of little value at this point is because there is no value to using this card overseas. The 3% cash back for gas and 2% cash back for restaurants is for domestic purchases only. Furthermore, the card has a foreign transaction fee of 2.7%, which places you worse off than using the Platinum card without the fee. Since US merchants still do swipe and sign, there is no need at this point to have an EMV version of the TrueEarnings Card.
Nov 24, 2012, 8:31 am
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Just called this morning and the CSR was so polite! Literally took 3-5 mins for the request. She rushed delivered it and will show up on the 28th via UPS. She did mention that because I requested my AMEX Plat to be chip and signature, in the future I would NOT be able to convert back to the former(magnetic strip).
**Currently available to only Plat and Cent members, but everyone will get one in 2013**
**Currently available to only Plat and Cent members, but everyone will get one in 2013**
Nov 24, 2012, 1:23 pm
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Just called this morning and the CSR was so polite! Literally took 3-5 mins for the request. She rushed delivered it and will show up on the 28th via UPS. She did mention that because I requested my AMEX Plat to be chip and signature, in the future I would NOT be able to convert back to the former(magnetic strip).
**Currently available to only Plat and Cent members, but everyone will get one in 2013**
**Currently available to only Plat and Cent members, but everyone will get one in 2013**
Nov 24, 2012, 2:54 pm
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Nov 26, 2012, 8:30 pm
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New cards arrived today. Three seperate packages, what a waste of money.
Now if I can just get my Bank (USAA) to issue a Chip ATM cards. I keep asking and they keep telling me no. You would think with their large customer base in Europe and elsewhere, they would be issuing them.
Now if I can just get my Bank (USAA) to issue a Chip ATM cards. I keep asking and they keep telling me no. You would think with their large customer base in Europe and elsewhere, they would be issuing them.
Nov 27, 2012, 6:52 am
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Nov 27, 2012, 7:32 am
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WOW you guys get tiny chips. My Uk gold card has a big round chip but it is contactless as well, maybe thats why.
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