Visa contactless payments

Tap to pay with your Southland Visa debit or credit card 

It's a secure, convenient and touch-free way to checkout where you see the Contactless Symbol

If your Visa debit or credit card has the contactless indicator  on it, you can use it to make purchases with a simple tap. Here’s all you need to know to tap to pay with confidence.

Look

Check for the Contactless Symbol  on the store’s checkout terminal.

Tap

When prompted, bring your card, mobile or wearable device within a few inches of the Contactless Symbol  on the checkout terminal.

Go

Your payment is securely processed in seconds. Once your payment is confirmed, you’re good to go!

Tapping to pay with your Southland Credit Union Visa contactless card is a secure, quick, convenient and touch-free way to make everyday purchases.

Secure

Your Southland Visa contactless card uses the same dynamic security as a contact chip card, so you know it’s a secure way to pay!

Convenient

A simple tap is all it takes.

Touch-free

Tapping to pay with your Southland Visa contactless card can help you avoid touching surfaces at checkout where you see the Contactless Symbol.


Use your Southland Visa contactless card where you see the Contactless Symbol.

Retail stores

Grocery stores

Fast food restaurants

Convenience stores

Drug stores & retail pharmacies

Transit & parking

Vending machines & unattended retail

Contactless Visa credit & debit frequently asked questions

How do I know if I can tap to pay with my card or device?

Look for the contactless indicator on your card to know if you can use it to tap to pay for purchases. Southland Visa debit & credit cards issued on or after July 20, 2023 include contactless technology. You can also tap to pay with your mobile payments-enabled phone or smartwatch using Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay. 

Do I actually have to tap my contactless card on the contactless-enabled terminal?

No. However, the card should be close (within 1-2 inches) to the Contactless Symbol  on the contactless-enabled terminal.

How do I hold my contactless card to the contactless-enabled terminal?

You should hold your contactless card to the contactless-enabled terminal for 1-2 seconds. 

Can I unknowingly make a purchase if I am in proximity to a contactless-enabled terminal?

No. Contactless technology requires the merchant to first initiate the payment, and the contactless card must be held close (within 1-2 inches) to the terminal for a transaction to take place. 

The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.