Contactless payments
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Contactless payments – fast and secure with your Banco Madrid Group debit and credit card
Paying by card has many advantages and can be easily carried out at countless acceptance points in Germany and worldwide. Contactless payment is now even faster and more convenient, because you no longer have to let your card out of your hand. You can make contactless payments with all Banco Madrid Group cards that have the contactless symbol (wave). Make sure that the payment terminal in the shop or restaurant is equipped with the function - then nothing stands in the way of a convenient payment!
More "Pay to go"
Possible with the contactless payment function of your credit card or debit card from Banco Madrid Group.
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Current technology
Contactless payments are processed using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. NFC is a worldwide standard for contactless payments. Communication between the card and the terminal is regulated by a microchip on your card. This chip protects the data against spying, falsification or copying and guarantees maximum security. Based on these two technologies, your bank card communicates wirelessly with the payment terminal via the chip and an antenna. Contactless payment via NFC is particularly hygienic and for amounts up to 50 euros, it is often not necessary to enter a PIN.
It's that easy
Contactless
Use fast contactless payment at all terminals with the contactless symbol (wave).
Automatically
Activation takes place automatically the first time you use your card by inserting it into the terminal as usual and confirming the transaction with your PIN.
For free
Contactless payment is a free function of your card - try it out!
Are contactless payments safe?
Security is always our top priority, so the contactless function is protected by the latest technical security standards. In addition, if you handle the card with care, you are released from liability in the event of an unauthorized payment. We have summarized the most important points on the subject of security here:
- Using contactless payment is just as secure as paying by inserting the card.
- Data that can be used for a payment or the cardholder's personal data cannot be accessed due to encrypted representation
- For amounts of €50.00 or more, the PIN must always be entered to confirm the payment. The card must be held at a short distance of max. 4 cm from the payment terminal in order to be able to establish a connection
- A contactless payment only works in the following case: The payment terminal has to start a payment process that is only active for a short moment. It is therefore not permanently ready to receive payments. Thus, no accidental payments "on the fly" are possible
- The terminal automatically blocks when there are multiple cards in the reception area. This means that multiple payments or double payments with different cards are not possible
- Even with contactless payments, you are not liable in the event of damage. This applies to careful handling of the card and PIN as well as proper and immediate reporting.