Credit issuers spend untold sums to design the tiny strips of plastic they know consumers will carry around for years on end – from filling up our gas tanks to scoring rewards at hotels.
Each year the International Card Manufacturers Association rifles through the lot (along with gift, loyalty and transit cards) to award the best in design, technological innovation and, most importantly, security.
Chances are one of these winners is already stashed in your wallet.
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