Contactless Payment

If your ESL Visa credit or debit card has the Contactless Indicator on it, you can use it to make purchases easily. Here's all you need to know to confidently tap to pay:

It’s fast.

Pay in seconds where you see the Contactless Symbol—way faster than fumbling with cash.

It’s easy.

No need to insert your card or swipe it. A simple tap on the contactless-enabled terminal is all it takes.

It’s secure.

Contactless cards use the same trusted security as chip cards. Each transaction is protected by a dynamic encryption that protects your payment information.

Use your ESL Visa contactless card where you see the Contactless Symbol:

Want to know more? Here are some frequently asked questions:

How do I know if I can tap to pay with my card?

	Look for the Contactless Indicator on your card to know if you can use it to tap to pay for purchases.
	Merchants that accept tap to pay for purchases will display a contactless symbol on their terminal.

Do I actually have to tap my contactless card on the contactless-enabled terminal?

No. However, the card should be close (within 1-2 inches) to the Contactless Symbol on the contactless-enabled terminal.

How do I hold my contactless card to the contactless-enabled terminal?

The terminal reads the card best when it is flat over the Contactless Symbol, versus at an angle.

How long do I need to hold my contactless card to the contactless-enabled terminal?

You should hold your contactless card to the contactless-enabled terminal for 1-2 seconds.

Can I unknowingly make a purchase if I am in close proximity to a contactless-enabled terminal?

No. Contactless technology requires the merchant to first initiate the payment, and the contactless card must be held in close proximity (1-2 inches) to the terminal for a transaction to take place.

The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.