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Originally Posted by Didace
The transaction takes the same amount of time. It just seems like the chip is longer because you have to leave the card in the slot and not just swipe.
No, it does take longer to process card transactions with terminals that read the chip.
When you can swipe your card, the payment options come up immediately.
If you have to insert the card into the chip reader your payment options dont appear on screen for anywhere from 10-30 seconds depending on the specific machine.
You can time this. Assuming you are measuring the time from taking you card out of your wallet, to getting your receipt, the chip reader transaction will take longer.