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 | Smart Cards
Visa Smart embodies Visa’s vision of universal commerce of using smart cards in the future, so that you can have the ability to transact anywhere, anytime, anyhow. At Visa, we believe in using smart cards to get what you want, so that you can enjoy more benefits in a payment card. | | |
 | What is a Visa smart card?
A Visa smart card is a versatile payment card with the intelligence to simplify your life. Visa’s smart cards integrate a computer chip that stores more than 100 times the information contained on a traditional magnetic stripe Visa card. The chip allows the addition of multiple functions on top of your Visa credit or debit payment. Soon you'll be able to combine your store and discount cards in one place and still enjoy the benefits you expect from Visa, globally and on the internet. Whether you're standing in line or surfing online, the Visa smart card is the smarter way to shop. | | |
 | What are the benefits for me?
Wallet consolidation
Consolidate your wallet, and simplify your life. Soon your Visa smart card will hold your reward programs, discounts, special offers, and club and store cards—all in one place. And only you can access it.
Convenience
Enjoy greater convenience. With Visa smart cards, you can carry less cash, combine several applications in an easy-to-use card, and yet have the freedom to enjoy acceptance at merchant locations worldwide and on the Internet.
Security
Smart cards are a more secure way to make payments. As merchants increasingly adopt chip and authentication technology, the Visa smart card brings you added levels of security. For online shopping, your password-protected Visa smart card and reader work with "Verified by Visa" to authenticate your transaction.
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 | Smart cards in Asia Pacific
During the 12 months ended 31 December 2006†, the number of Visa-branded EMV smart cards issued in Asia Pacific increased to more than 63 million. There were more than 1.68 million chip-enabled point-of-sale payment terminals deployed in 18 markets around the region.
† As reported by member financial institutions in the Asia Pacific region and therefore may be subject to change.
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