For answers to all your questions regarding the Interac® Debit contactless payments feature, transaction limits, or lost or stolen cards, see our frequently asked questions.
Deposits, Withdrawals and Transfers
Debit Card – Interac® Debit contactless payments
How Interac® Debit contactless payments work
If your Debit Card includes the Interac® Debit contactless payments feature, you can use it to pay for purchases of up to $1250 without having to insert your card in the payment terminal or enter your PIN.
It’s even easier to make transactions quickly and just as securely.
- Look for the Contactless symbol on the terminal.
- Tap your debit Mastercard on the screen.
- Wait for the beep and an Approved message.
That’s it! The purchase amount is automatically debited from your account.
Pay for purchases with your mobile device
Pay for purchases without pulling out your card. Simply install and set up Google Pay or Apple pay on your mobile device. When paying for a purchase, hold the back of your phone near the merchant terminal to make a contactless payment.
Learn more: Mobile services : where, when and how you want
Security and privacy
You’re protected!
Protecting your security and privacy is a key issue. That’s why several security measures, such as electronic chips and transaction limits, make the transactions made with your card secure. The Zero Liability policy also protects you against fraudulent transactions made with your card. You’re not held liable if fraudulent transactions are made to your card.
A few tips regarding card security
- Don’t lend your card to anyone.
- Never give your PIN to anyone, not even to a caisse employee, police officer, friend or family member.
- Always keep your card within sight during transactions.
- Memorize your PIN. Don’t write it down anywhere, especially on your card.
- Be discreet: hide the keypad with your body or hand when you enter your PIN.
- Refuse to enter your PIN on a keypad that you cannot hold in your hands.
- Don’t enter your PIN a second time without first verifying that the previous transaction was cancelled.
- At the end of the transaction, take your card back and get a transaction receipt.
Learn more about your card and Interac® Debit contactless payments
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