Pay at the speed of life

Contactless technology, also known as "tap to pay," eliminates the need to insert or swipe your card.

Simply hold your card within 1 - 2 inches of the Contactless Symbol. It is best to hold the UBS Visa card flat over the symbol rather than at an angle.

Don't worry. You can still use your card by inserting or swiping it at the terminal.

The vast majority of transactions take place at contactless-enabled terminals in the US. Look for the Contactless Symbol on the checkout terminal to determine if the merchant accepts contactless payments. You can still use your contactless UBS Visa card’s chip or magnetic stripe at terminals that are not yet contactless-enabled.

Yes. You can use it at millions of merchants around the world. Simply tap to pay where you see the Contactless Symbol—or insert or swipe the card at checkout terminals that are not contactless-enabled.

It depends. All banks manage their ATMs differently, so you may or may not be able to tap at an ATM—even if the Contactless Symbol is present. If not, remember you can always insert your card and enter your PIN just like before.

Yes. Many transit systems in key metropolitan areas accept contactless credit and debit cards, and more systems are expected to over the next few years in the US. In addition, many transit systems outside the US also accept contactless payments.

Your contactless UBS Visa card uses secure encryption technology to safeguard each purchase and because these cards use the same security as chip cards, your payment information is just as safe.

No. Contactless technology requires the merchant to first initiate the payment, and then you must hold your card 1- 2 inches away from the terminal before a payment can be processed.

Not usually. However, the merchant may have its own requirements and may ask you to sign or enter your PIN to complete your purchase.

When your existing credit or debit card expires, or is replaced for other reasons (such as a lost or stolen card), you'll receive a contactless UBS Visa card. All new UBS Visa credit and debit card accounts will be issued as contactless. 

Yes, card holders may request a contactless card by calling the phone number on the back of their existing UBS Visa credit or debit card.

We no longer offer UBS Visa credit or debit cards without this feature. But remember, you can insert or swipe your contactless UBS Visa card if you prefer.