Our Visa Debit Cards now include EMV Chip Technology
CommonWealth Credit Union's EMV Visa Debit Cards are now available. Effective August 1, 2017, all new cards, replacement cards due to fraud/damage, and expiring cards will be issued with the EMV Chip.
FAQ's
Q. What does EMV mean?
A. EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa. It is a global standard for cards equipped with computer chips and the technology used to authenticate chip-card transactions. As chip technology will soon become the security standard in the U.S., many merchants are beginning to accept chip cards and we want you to be ready!
Q. What is EMV chip card technology?
A. Your credit cards contain an embedded EMV chip to be used during transactions. Your chip card and chip-enabled terminals help to provide more protection than a magnetic stripe. To lessen the risk of fraudulent activity, a unique, one-time code is created to approve the transaction.
Q. Will I still be able to use my current Debit Card?
A. Yes. You can still use your current Visa Debit Card for transactions. When you are up for a reissue or receiving your first Visa Debit Card, you be will given a Visa Debit Card that contains the EMV chip.
Q. What if I do not want to wait for my Visa Debit Card to expire, and would like a new card that includes the EMV chip?
A. Fees may apply. Contact your nearest office for more information.
Q. Will my current Visa Debit Card that only has the magnetic stripe continue to work at merchants?
A. Yes. Cards with a magnetic stripe will continue to be used by merchants for the time being.
EMV: How it Works & How to Use