Info has it that MasterCard has been testing the card that comes with a LCD and touchscreen keypad actually incorporated onto the card. These new cards may be much closer than you think as it's already been introduced under a Pilot Program in Singapore.
2-in-1 Credit Card AND password generator
According to Mastercard, the added tech on the card is for additional security as users have the ability to generate one-time passwords as a security measure. Up to now a banking institutions required the use of separate authentication token or devices for on-line sales. At the counter, your only ''line of defense'' was the classic 4 digit pin and ID ( I don't need to tell you how both are breached)_With the new credit cards, you will be typing in what you see on the screen. Your Screen will also serve as an information panel too, like available credit balance, reward points, recent transactions and other interactive information.
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