laumk7 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Do you have to take your phone out of your case each time? I'm trying to work out if my phone case is simply too thick or not. It's white leather :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WES180 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Ive never used it Laurie, i always pay for things with a debit card. Even then i dont use the touch system on the card, i just dont trust it all for some reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm just rubbish at remembering endless pin numbers, so a flash card or phone is ideal for me. I'm not totally trusting though and only 'top up' my phones wireless feature by 10 quid or so per time, but it's handy in the likes of Costa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Ive never used it Laurie, i always pay for things with a debit card. Even then i dont use the touch system on the card, i just dont trust it all for some reason! Same here, it is either a credit/debit card or cash for me. I wouldn't trust having that facility on my phone, what if it were hacked/stolen? Nah, I'll leave that to the "modern" people! I'm happy using traditional methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Just updated case, and now it works still in the case, so defo too thick previously. On phone 'wireless' payments are better protected than credit debit cards with the same feature. You have to (on my device / app at least) enter a pin to open the app, and another to make payments, phone has to be held against terminal as well so no danger at all of accidentally paying for someone else's coffee. My phone is also passworded just to open the phone lol, bit fort knoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Just updated case, and now it works still in the case, so defo too thick previously. On phone 'wireless' payments are better protected than credit debit cards with the same feature. You have to (on my device / app at least) enter a pin to open the app, and another to make payments, phone has to be held against terminal as well so no danger at all of accidentally paying for someone else's coffee. My phone is also passworded just to open the phone lol, bit fort knoxy Which begs the question, is it then not easier to just put your credit card in and enter the pin on the machine? Sorry, I'm just trying to get my head around it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Because I'm rubbish at remembering pins set by someone else, and it's good to not always have my cards with me. I feel naked without my phone though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 You can change the PIN on a debit / credit card as set by the issuer to one that's more memorable / personal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laumk7 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 You can change the PIN on a debit / credit card as set by the issuer to one that's more memorable / personal That's probably a good idea tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 87 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Ive never used it Laurie, i always pay for things with a debit card. Even then i dont use the touch system on the card, i just dont trust it all for some reason! The only reason not to trust contactless cards is if someone steals the card, or if you make a habit of resting your wallet on top of random card machines haha. I don't really use it either but because it's usually less convenient than just sticking the card in the reader, because the cashier might have to press a button when they know you want to pay contactless so there's a bit of confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Working in the industry, Contactless is as secure as it can be for the type of technology. There is much more validation coming in for contactless such as the likes of Apple Pay etc, because the industry is trying to improve it. Contactless is only as liable to theft as those who can get within 3 inches of it, and even then, the technology is coded to protect itself where possible, Contactless theft is not as common as people make out! to be honest. To be honest though, its like everything - liable to theft, and you have protection in place which will cover you if it happens, buy a nice car, TV, or sandwhich, they are all as liable to be stolen, and for the most part, they all have the same protection levels... If its stolen - you get your money back, you get a new one, and you learn to stay away from the darkened alleys at night... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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