Retail
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May 1, 2025
Walmart is implementing a significant change to its self-checkout systems by installing bright yellow rims around the PIN pads, according to a New York Post report. The move is in direct response to a rise in card skimming incidents at some locations.
The yellow rims are designed to protect both the PIN pad and the card terminal from attachment of skimmers. Skimmers are sophisticated devices that criminals disguise to appear as a legitimate part of the payment terminal.
Previously, in an attempt to address the issue of card skimming, some Walmart locations had gone as far as removing self-checkout lanes entirely.