The $1.4 billion State Department Federal Credit Union in Alexandria, Va., is now offering its 67,500 members a Visa-branded EMV credit card.
EMV stands for Europay, MasterCard and Visa and incorporates the chip-and-pin security technology widely required overseas.
"We are always listening and trying to improve the lives of our Foreign Service and overseas members," said Marlene Schwartz, SDFCU's board chairman. "This new card will enable them to transact in a more convenient and secure manner."
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