USA issuers announce EMV cards (Chip & PIN -or- Chip & Signature).
Dec 30, 2011, 12:13 pm
#496
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I just ordered a replacement Citi AAdvantage card with a chip myself. Phone rep was a bit confused at first but checked with a supervisor and now the new card is on it's way. She did say that they would deactivate the RFID phone stickers they sent out a while ago. Not that I ever used it though.
Dec 30, 2011, 1:54 pm
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Additional failure with BA Chase chip & sign:
TXL - automated bus/train fare ticket kiosk. Previously worked inside at staffed desk but it was closed this evening so I paid cash to the bus driver. Will have to buy Berlin city card tomorrow somewhere else.
TXL - automated bus/train fare ticket kiosk. Previously worked inside at staffed desk but it was closed this evening so I paid cash to the bus driver. Will have to buy Berlin city card tomorrow somewhere else.
Dec 30, 2011, 2:39 pm
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I just ordered a replacement Citi AAdvantage card with a chip myself. Phone rep was a bit confused at first but checked with a supervisor and now the new card is on it's way. She did say that they would deactivate the RFID phone stickers they sent out a while ago. Not that I ever used it though.
I personally don't have the stickers to test it out but you might want to give it a try if you have them too. It may still work, and IMO I don't think having a Chip+Sig would have anything to do with an contactless chip either as they are two different chip technologies that are independent of one another. If US Bank can incorporate the EMV and the contactless feature into their FlexPerks card, there should be no reason why the EMV chip should disable a separate contactless sticker too.
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Dec 30, 2011, 9:32 pm
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One more data point- Citi called me about some fraudulent activity. Had the account closed, had a new card mailed out to me, and they told me my replacement will have Chip and PIN. Miscommunication, or is there something different about Visa?
Dec 30, 2011, 11:47 pm
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Well if you get your replacement card, let us know as it looks like Citi is going ahead with EMV issuance without any announcements.
Dec 31, 2011, 6:32 pm
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I called today and requested a Citibank Aadvantage World Elite MC with a chip. The rep confirmed one is in the mail, confirmed it is chip-and-signature and that my photo would continue to be on the card, as it has been for the past 15 years.
Yay.
Last November (2011) I went to a restaurant in Germany. They told me they were only accepting magnetic strip credit cards until 12/31/2011 (today). Starting in January, they will only accept chipped cards.
Yay.
Last November (2011) I went to a restaurant in Germany. They told me they were only accepting magnetic strip credit cards until 12/31/2011 (today). Starting in January, they will only accept chipped cards.
Jan 2, 2012, 12:56 pm
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Haven't been able to use the BA Visa chip & sign card at any automated ticketing kiosk for public transit in Paris or Berlin, with the one exception of the SNCF kiosk to buy RER tickets into the city. No Berlin VBB, no Paris RATP.
Jan 2, 2012, 1:00 pm
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For those who still hold this card, it is now available as an EMV (Chip+Sig) card on request also. Although, please note - this card still has a foreign transaction fee applied, which I believe the AX version does not have.
They keep telling me there is a "refresh" coming...but i'll believe it when I see it. At least they are waiving my annual fee.
They keep telling me there is a "refresh" coming...but i'll believe it when I see it. At least they are waiving my annual fee.
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Jan 2, 2012, 4:25 pm
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I called today and requested a Citibank Aadvantage World Elite MC with a chip. The rep confirmed one is in the mail, confirmed it is chip-and-signature and that my photo would continue to be on the card, as it has been for the past 15 years.
Yay.
Last November (2011) I went to a restaurant in Germany. They told me they were only accepting magnetic strip credit cards until 12/31/2011 (today). Starting in January, they will only accept chipped cards.
Yay.
Last November (2011) I went to a restaurant in Germany. They told me they were only accepting magnetic strip credit cards until 12/31/2011 (today). Starting in January, they will only accept chipped cards.
I am travelling to the Bahamas and was reading that some merchants there like to refuse the mag cards and only want to take chip ones.
Dan
Jan 2, 2012, 7:11 pm
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I'll test one myself when I'm in Canada next month; notably Vancouver SkyTrain and gas pumps in Canada.
For those who still hold this card, it is now available as an EMV (Chip+Sig) card on request also. Although, please note - this card still has a foreign transaction fee applied, which I believe the AX version does not have.
They keep telling me there is a "refresh" coming...but i'll believe it when I see it. At least they are waiving my annual fee.
They keep telling me there is a "refresh" coming...but i'll believe it when I see it. At least they are waiving my annual fee.
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Jan 3, 2012, 4:46 pm
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Is yours the "Platinum" or the "Gold Level" one? I have the Gold one with an expiration in March. I am going to call and see if I can make sure the new card has a chip, but thought I would check and see if anyone with a new Chip card has the Gold one.
I am travelling to the Bahamas and was reading that some merchants there like to refuse the mag cards and only want to take chip ones.
Dan
I am travelling to the Bahamas and was reading that some merchants there like to refuse the mag cards and only want to take chip ones.
Dan
Dan
Jan 3, 2012, 8:06 pm
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After reading several commenters noting the Citi AA card can now be a chip card, I called Citi regarding my Citi Thank You Premier card and was told it was also eligible for a chip card (it seems it's Chip and Signature).
I was told it would arrive in 5-7 business days. I hope it comes soon as I have a trip to Europe planed in a 5 business days. Does anyone have experience with how long the card takes to be received? I was told it couldn't be expedited.
I was told it would arrive in 5-7 business days. I hope it comes soon as I have a trip to Europe planed in a 5 business days. Does anyone have experience with how long the card takes to be received? I was told it couldn't be expedited.
Jan 4, 2012, 8:13 am
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Jan 4, 2012, 8:17 am
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Humor me. What is the appeal of a Citi Chip & Signature card with 3% foreign transaction fee when Chase issues Chip & Signature cards with no foreign transaction fee? It makes sense for Citi Premier, but otherwise I don't see it.
Jan 4, 2012, 8:37 am
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I am still hopeful that Capital One will add a Chip card.
Dan