Experience the Freedom of Contactless VISAs
Enjoy the Convenience and Security of Contactless Payments with all Freedom Credit and Debit Cards
All About Freedom's Contactless Cards!
Freedom Federal Credit Union Credit Cards and Debit Cards all feature Contactless tap and go technology.
Contactless payments are easy. Cardholders simply tap their contactless card on the contactless enabled checkout. They are also fast and convenient to use in places where customers need to pay on the go. And, just like transactions made with a chip card, each contactless card transaction is accompanied by a one-time code that protects the payment information.
Unlike cash, contactless payments let cardholders keep better records of their purchases. They can still do everything they would do with another credit card, including adding a tip, getting cash back (if available), and more.
All Freedom Cards have been transitioned to contactless!
How It Works
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Look
Find the Contactless Symbol at Checkout
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Tap
Tap your contactless card on the checkout terminal
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Go
Your payment is processed in seconds!!!
Payment Technology for Today's World
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Secure.
Contactless cards do not expose your account details, using one-time code technology for complete security.
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Safe.
In an increasingly touchless world, stay safe and healthy while making your payment.
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Convenient.
Whereas EMV contact transactions can take up to 30 seconds, a contactless card transaction can be completed in a fraction of the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You do not have to physically tap the card to the terminal. However, your card should be close (within 1-2 inches) to the Contactless Symbol.
The payment terminal reads the antenna best when the Contactless card is flat on the
Contactless Symbol, not at an angle.
You should hold the Contactless card to the terminal for 1-2 seconds.
Though similar, Contactless cards use Radio Frequency (RF) technology, a system comprised of a tag, a reader, and an antenna, as well as Near-Field-Communication (NFC) technology. Mobile wallets, such as Apple Pay and Android Pay require NFC-enabled mobile phones that incorporate smart chips that allow phones to securely store the payment application and consumer account information and to use the information as a contactless “virtual payment card.”
Yes. You can still use your Contactless card at an EMV payment terminal by inserting the card, or at a magnetic stripe terminal by swiping the card.
Yes. Contactless cards are accepted by tapping it at a Contactless-enabled payment terminal where they see the Contactless Symbol , inserting the card into an EMV chip terminal or swiping it in a magnetic stripe terminal. Many countries have already adopted contactless payments.
Yes. Contactless cards are safe for a number of reasons:
■ Each transaction is accompanied by a one-time code that securely protects a cardholder’s
payment information, just like a chip card.
■ Cardholders can’t pay accidentally. Their card or device must be within 1-2 inches of
the contactless-enabled payment terminal for the transaction to occur (and they won’t
be billed twice, even if they accidentally tap twice).
For every contactless transaction, a transaction-specific, one-time code is created that secures the cardholder’s payment information. The code cannot be re-used by fraudsters even if they were somehow able to access it. The information would be useless to them.
Freedom Card Manager App
Manage all your Freedom Debit and Credit cards in one place. Everything about the Freedom Card Manager App is designed to ensure you have complete control. Access is TouchID enabled for Android and IOS devices, and camera integration allows members to even set a personalized image. Learn more about the benefits of the Freedom Card Manager App.
The Card Manager App from Freedom Federal Credit Union is available to download for free, from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download our mobile Card Manager App for your device today!
