Chip cards are effective at preventing fraud because they work differently than traditional magnetic stripe cards. (smallbusinessesdoitbetter.com)
The new terminals require you to dip your card in a slot, not swipe, as the older terminals that accept magnetic stripe cards do. (inc.com)
Because the cost of manufacturing these cards is higher than the old magnetic stripe cards, some card issuers are only giving them out if you ask for one. (creditdonkey.com)