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How Blink Technology Works

Made Popular: Jul 16, 2008 - Tired of all that time-consuming swiping? Credit cards using contactless technology allow you to pay for stuff by holding the card near a special reader instead of swiping it or handing it to a clerk.

In this article, we'll find out what sets blink cards apart, whether or not they are safe to use and why credit-card companies and banks are so interested in this new technology.

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