In a membrane switch having at least one silver conductive lead terminating at a termination point for connection to an electrical connector, the improvement comprising a strip of non-migrating, conductive material applied over said conductive lead at least in a region adjacent to said termination point and extending a distance beyond the termination point of said conductive lead for receipt of said electrical connector affixed to and in electrical contact with said strip of non-migrating, conductive material at the extended portion thereof.