> However, there are a great many smaller businesses in the United States that still rely on being able to swipe the customer’s card. That's why you usually ne

> However, there are a great many smaller businesses in the United States that still rely on being able to swipe the customer’s card. That's why you usually need an external push to advance security. Manufacturers/businesses didn't drop CFC, lead, asbestos,... voluntarily, usually there's fierce resistance. Wireless tap payment terminals run for less than 50 bucks in retail stores, it's a negligible expense for any business (that's why you even see them among street vendors, restaurants where each waiter has their own terminal...).