sf wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Jan 2016 21:59:56 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> The RFID chips are being phased out for security reasons. The new chip
>> cards have to be inserted if the equipment is available, swiped in the
>> meantime.
>
> I still don't understand how the new chipped cards are any safer than
> the old style swipe.
>
Unique transaction ID generated each time you use them.