Is tapping my card or using a phone wallet safe?
Reviewed answer
Tap transactions generally resist card copying better than magnetic-stripe swipes.
- Use your card or phone's supported contactless feature at legitimate terminals when available.
- Keep a strong phone lock and verify the amount and merchant before authorizing a transaction.
- Enable bank transaction alerts and report missing cards or unfamiliar charges promptly.
Get help if
You see an unfamiliar charge or someone asks you to enroll your card in a wallet on their device.