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How It Works

How It Works

Your RBC® Visa* card includes an embedded chip which, when waved in front of a Visa payWave reader, passes the necessary payment details for the transaction wirelessly, using short-range radio waves.

Paying with Visa payWave is quick, easy and secure. Transactions are authorized, processed and billed in the same secure way as all Visa transactions.

Using Visa payWave is as easy as 1-2-3 - Step 1 Look for this symbol.- Step 2 Wave your card in front of the secure card reader. - Step 3 Wait for approval and you’re on your way.

If you don´t see the payWave symbol in-store, your card can still be used by swiping it or inserting it into the terminal, just like a regular Visa card.

 

1) A signature or PIN may still be required in some instances.