Not everyone and it's not necessarily connected to the PC. Some card readers are, some aren't.
And there are two things that are not to be confused: electronic ID card readers (used for stuff like VAT tax filings, income tax filings, etc.) and debit/credit card readers (which may or may not be connected to the PC) used as 2FA (with a challenge/response). The ones that aren't connected to the PC generate a number which you then enter to confirm you login/order.
Many banks in the EU enforce at least one type of 2FA. The shittiest, most pathetic ones, still do it by SMS (but it's still 2FA and still better than nothing). Others use a card reader (in which you literally plug your bank card, which signs orders / challenge/response style and never leak the card's secret). Other give a physical RSA-like token with codes changing every x second. Others allow the use of an app on a smartphone to confirm transactions.
When I log to at least one of my bank I've got a list asking me which type of 2FA I'll use to log in and confirm payments. Card readers (two different types) are on the list.
I use that to log in, confirm wire transfer and buy stocks too.
And there are two things that are not to be confused: electronic ID card readers (used for stuff like VAT tax filings, income tax filings, etc.) and debit/credit card readers (which may or may not be connected to the PC) used as 2FA (with a challenge/response). The ones that aren't connected to the PC generate a number which you then enter to confirm you login/order.
Many banks in the EU enforce at least one type of 2FA. The shittiest, most pathetic ones, still do it by SMS (but it's still 2FA and still better than nothing). Others use a card reader (in which you literally plug your bank card, which signs orders / challenge/response style and never leak the card's secret). Other give a physical RSA-like token with codes changing every x second. Others allow the use of an app on a smartphone to confirm transactions.
When I log to at least one of my bank I've got a list asking me which type of 2FA I'll use to log in and confirm payments. Card readers (two different types) are on the list.
I use that to log in, confirm wire transfer and buy stocks too.