Canadians and Europeans have been using chip cards for years. At most Canadian gas stations a US credit card can't be used at the pump since it lacks a chip. The US is way behind. Chip cards still have to be put in a card reader. Not sure how easy it is to read them outside of a card reader.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13