Tap-N-Go Contactless Cards Coming Soon!
ATTENTION VISA DEBIT CARD USERS:
Contactless Cards Are Here!
Learn more about the transition to contactless cards
As technology continues to evolve, so does Angelina Savings Bank. We are excited to announce that our Visa Debit Cards have begun transitioning to contactless technology. Contactless cards are a convenient payment option that allows you to make quick and easy transactions without physical contact with the card reader. Instead, you hover or tap the card at the merchant’s terminal.
When Can I Use My New Contactless Card?
Beginning in June, all Visa debit cardholders will receive a new contactless debit by mail. This card replaces your current Debit Card. Your PIN (Personal Identification Number) has NOT Changed. Please activate your card by calling the number listed on the label affixed to the card or calling 1-888-227-3096. If you experience issues activating your new card, please contact us a 936.639.3201 for further assistance. Your current card will no longer be active once this card has been activated.
Remember to update any automatic payments.
How Do I Use A Contactless Card?
If you are at a retailer that accepts contactless payment, the symbol to the left will appear on the terminal. Stores may refer to contactless payment as ‘tap to pay’; however, tapping is not necessary. Just place your card within a few inches of the terminal to initiate payment. Your transaction may take a couple of seconds to complete, so keep your card hovered until the terminal beeps or indicates your transaction is complete.
What If A Retailer Doesn't Accept Contactless Payment?
That is no problem! Your new contactless debit card simply provides you with an additional payment option that is more secure; however, you can continue to use your new debit card as you have been accustomed to by inserting it in the terminal.
How Does A Contactless Card Work?
Contactless cards use radio frequency identification technology and near-field communication (NFC) to process transactions. In other words, a contactless card is embedded with a computer chip and a radio frequency antenna. When you hold your contactless card near a payment terminal, the terminal emits a radio frequency signal. The signal powers up the computer chip in your card, which then sends a unique code back to the terminal. The terminal uses this one-time code to access your bank account information and process the payment. This entire process takes only a few seconds and is typically faster than traditional payment methods.
