Xtech RFID Protectors for ID Cards & Credit Cards

Most bank cards and debit cards issued within the past decade have RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) technology embedded in them. It is only a tiny computer chip, might simply have a symbol on the card. All US passports issued in 2006 and later have RFID chips that track your data and photo. RFID chips are a convenient way to store and read data – as an alternative of having to swipe your card through a reader, you’ll simply wave your card in front of an RFID scanner without even taking it out of your wallet. You might not are aware of it, but it is advisable have a credit or debit card that uses a tiny computer chip and a radio antenna to transmit account information from your card – even if you find yourself not shopping. A handheld RFID reader can “skim” sensitive information from people’s cards at a distance of several feet. They may be able to get your name and country of origin from your passport. The information communicated from your card to a card reader will also be enough to create a counterfeit card that may be successfully used to make an unauthorized purchase.