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1. It is difficult to copy

2. Large amount of data can be stored in comparison to magnetic stripe

3. The card will not be affected by any magnetic field

4. Even when the card is stolen, the thief still needs the PIN, so it is much safer

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It is more secure. Older cards have a magnetic strip along with the card-holders signature on the back. Apart from the fact that a little practice will let someone copy the signature, the strip can be 'cloned'

With chip & PIN, the electronic chip has the card-holders details on it. Only the card-holder should know the PIN - The PIN is stored in a central database NOT on the card therefore the card is more secure. Once chip & PIN is adopted world-wide there will be no need for the card to show the owners signature.

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