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How Contactless Payment Cards Work Inside Your Wallet

How Contactless Payment Cards Work Inside Your Wallet

非接触式支付卡如何在钱包内正常工作

  1. Even inside a leather wallet, your contactless card sends signals to payment terminals.
  2. It uses near-field communication technology with a range under four centimeters.
  3. The terminal powers the card’s chip wirelessly for just one second during tap.
  4. Metal cards or foil-lined wallets sometimes block the signal completely.
  5. Most modern wallets now have RFID-blocking pockets you can slide open.
  6. You’ll feel a soft buzz and see a green checkmark when payment succeeds.
  7. Cards reject duplicate taps within five seconds to prevent double charges.
  8. If the terminal doesn’t respond, try removing the card and tapping directly.
  9. Banks send instant SMS confirmations so you always know what was charged.
  10. Children’s cards often require a PIN after three contactless transactions.
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