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How often do you give much thought to your card swipe? It’s become so commonplace that I doubt you think of it at all – and that’s how it's supposed to be. Fast, easy and a complete non-event so you can be on your way in no time at all - often just a second before you’re prompted for your signature, or directly given your receipt. Look at what I found in my wallet! What’s amazing is to find out what happens in that second between the swipe and the receipt – funds are verified, the....