smart chip

Tiny computing brain

A smart chip is a small integrated circuit embedded in a credit card, passport, or similar device, enabling secure data storage and processing.

Unlike magnetic stripes, smart chips generate unique transaction codes, making them harder to counterfeit.

Tap your smart chip to pay.

Also called an EMV chip or chip card.

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