Comment on One transaction only at the ATM
rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
People used to leave their cards in the machines all the time. When it was the mechanical “jaws” or whatever the bank could capture the card and keep it safe. Now that they are nearly all “swipe” style that might lock the card a little, they keep you safe by making you take it back after every transaction.
Nougat@fedia.io 1 day ago
I've seen machines that still hold the card so it can't be removed (even though it remains visible), and will only release the card before completing whatever transaction you've asked it to do. This is 100% a "we're not taking responsibility for you leaving your card in the machine" thing.
rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Yeah, and I think those little traps can be defeated by thieves. Not sure of the details but it’s not secure like when the thing would just swallow your card
Nougat@fedia.io 1 day ago
That card lock isn't to keep someone else from stealing your card, it's to make you take it. As long as the machine will only do what you've asked after you take your card, the bank isn't responsible for your card at all.
rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
I’m not familiar with their security but was just thinking about the little “click” that keeps your card in place while they read the “chip”