>>I'm still wondering how the chip in the card will help to make it safier over the net. I mean, we still have to enter the credit card number, right?
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>I don't know, it makes it sound like you don't, but I woudl imagine its still transmitted... right?
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>"To help you take full advantage of your smart Visa card's capabilities, smart Visa card readers are ultra-compact devices that connect to your personal computer. By installing and using your smart Visa card reader, you can access all of the benefits offered by your smart Visa card. Working together, your card and reader can provide you with enhanced security when accessing online bank statements and allow you to receive custom-tailored discounts and specials when shopping over the Internet. As smart Visa cards continue to evolve, you'll be able to download new and exciting services from your card Issuer directly onto your card. "

Well, unless they release a device that we attach to the computer and slip the card through, we still have to enter the credit card number.