Why chip and PIN?
European countries accept chip and PIN cards as the primary form of payment for purchases and ATM use. Many travelers report difficulty when trying to use their non chip and PIN credit or debit cards at merchants and automated machines. The new chip and PIN MasterCard Cash Passport (EUR and GBP only) enables you to transact in this secure way when traveling. If the country you are visiting does not support this method, the payment terminal will provide you with a receipt to sign.