Chip cards, using EMV technology, are a secure alternative to magnetic stripe cards, encrypting data and creating unique transaction codes, which makes it difficult for fraudsters to steal and reuse account information. These cards come in two forms: chip-signature and chip-PIN, each with its own authentication method. Since the 2015 liability shift, the cost of fraudulent transactions falls on the least EMV-compliant party between banks and merchants, but consumers are still protected from fraud by law. Chip cards are becoming the standard due to their enhanced security.