How to tap to pay with Visa (contactless payments)

Visa has introduces Visa contactless payments a new way of making payments by tapping your Visa card. Tapping to pay with Visa is a safe, touch-free way to pay for what you need.  First check your card for the Contactless Indicator or load your card into your payment-enabled device.

Then looks for the Contactless Symbol on the merchant’s checkout terminal. When prompted, tap your card or device on the Contactless Symbol. Once you get payment confirmation, you’re good to go!

Is tapping to pay safe and secure?

Yes. Tapping to pay with your Visa contactless card is a safer way to pay because it helps you avoid touching surfaces at checkout.

It’s also secure because just like the trusted security of chip cards, each transaction is accompanied by a one-time code. To make a payment, your contactless card must be placed within 1- 2 inches of the Contactless Symbol  located on the checkout terminal in order for the sale to take place (so you can’t pay accidentally). And don’t worry, even if you tap twice, you won’t be charged twice.

Where to tap to pay

Tap to pay at many of your favorite places like fast-food restaurants, grocery stores, pharmacies, vending machines and more. Just look for the Contactless Symbol  at checkout.

Benefits of Visa contactless payments

You can pay with a safe, simple and secure tap of your Visa contactless debit or credit card for everyday purchases.

• Safe- Tapping to pay with your Visa contactless card can help you avoid touching surfaces at checkout. Its therefore safe especially at this time of Covid-19 pandemic.
• Easy -A simple, no-contact tap is all it takes.
• Secure -Just like the trusted security of chip cards, each transaction generates a unique one-time code.