Introducing chip technology for Visa^® Debit Cards. Get big protection in a tiny chip.

Presidential Visa® Debit Cards now come with built-in chip technology. These new cards are not only more secure – they’re also easy to use.

Enhanced fraud protection. When you use your card at a chip-activated terminal, the embedded chip creates a unique, one-time use code for each transaction to be authenticated making it more difficult to successfully counterfeit the card.

Easy to use. Simply insert your card in a chip-activated terminal, follow the prompts and remove your card when the transaction is complete. 

Accepted worldwide. More places than ever now accept chip cards.  Whether you check out using chip technology or swipe your card, you can pay with confidence worldwide.

Answers to questions about chip technology:

Q: What is a chip card?

A:  Presidential Visa Debit Cards now feature built-in chip technology. You’ll enjoy global acceptance plus an enhanced level of security.

Q:  How does chip technology protect my information?

A:  Whenever you use your card at a chip-activated terminal, the embedded chip generates a one-time use code. This code is virtually impossible to counterfeit and helps reduce in-store fraud.

Q: Where can I use a chip card?

A:  You can use your card at millions of places that accept Visa Debit Cards, locally and around the world.

Q:  Can I swipe my chip card to pay?

A:  Yes. If a merchant is not yet chip-activated, you can continue to swipe your card, select CREDIT and sign for your purchase. 

Q:  Can I use my debit chip card at the ATM?

A:  Yes. You can still use your card to get cash, check your balance and more. Simply insert the chip end of your card with the chip facing up. For chip enabled ATMs, your card will remain in the ATM until your transaction is complete.