The mid-size town of Brookline, Massachusetts implemented a smart debit card system just in time for holiday shopping. Designed to encourage consumers to spend dollars locally, these smart chip cards are a convenient and secure solution to investing in a thriving local economy. Preloaded at any participating merchant, these standard-size cards can be used at a variety of shops, restaurants and services around town. Cards can also pay for parking, making for an incredibly convenient shopping or dining experience. Meanwhile, end-to-end encryption eliminates the threat of identity theft, providing matchless security with each transaction.

Smart debit card systems truly help keep money in the local economy by ridding fees that businesses accumulate with every transaction of traditional credit and debit cards.
Other cities across the country are currently initiating similar programs. Comparable smart debit card systems can be implemented in cities, Business Improvements Districts (BIDs) or even across states.