This is also affecting Google Wallet and chipped credit card users, not just payers.
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CVS Stores Reportedly Disabling NFC to Shut Down Apple Pay and Google Wallet
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This is also affecting Google Wallet and chipped credit card users, not just payers.
Apple does not charge the merchant, unless they have some deals with the actual launch partners (which definitely got some business from people "trying it out"). The merchants in question (Rite-Aid, CVS) do not have agreements with Apple, so there is no money changing hands.
They are pushing CurrentC to try to save on transaction exchange fees.
Apple does get .0015% on all Apple Pay transactions, paid by the partner banks. This is a good deal for the bank because ApplePay does reduce fraud exposure.
Agreed. Once I realized that there were people in this thread essentially campaigning against NFC simply because Apple is using it, I became somewhat appalled.
I wish everyone on both sides would realize that this isn't about Apple or Google. It's about consumers having alternatives that offer more convenience and security. What if lots of people end up wanting to use CurrentC? Not a problem, that's their choice. But to deny people the ability to use systems like Apple Pay and Google Wallet is a serious move away from consumer-friendly payment options.
Huh? CVS is based in Rhode Island, they started on the East Coast and are all over the place here.
LOL. You got that right mate
Uhm, I'll stick with my Moto G, prepaid mastercard and coins, but thanks. Hehe.
You have to do what works for you personally mate. While technology is great and making payments even easier is incredible I think I'll miss the notes in my wallet and the coins rattling in my pocket.
The other thing is I find is that convenience isn't always a good thing.
No, it's bad for anyone who uses NFC, whether Apple Pay, Google Wallet or other.
Well rite aid and cvs are dead to me. If they don't accept payment in the way I want to give it then they wont get it at all. This is why a mobile payment service has never been widespread everyone wants to drive the bus nobody wants to ride it.
Yes, there are times in my life when I think, "Gee, I sure wish this was less convenient."
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Although Apple obviously knows about this, feel free to report the payment no longer working here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/apple-pay.html
Personally, I suggested that Apple revoke the CurrentC app that is in the App Store. The sooner that they do this, the sooner MCX retailers will realize their mistake.
Although Apple obviously knows about this, feel free to report the payment no longer working here:
http://www.apple.com/feedback/apple-pay.html
Personally, I suggested that Apple revoke the CurrentC app that is in the App Store. The sooner that they do this, the sooner MCX retailers will realize their mistake.
I don't believe it. These are just knee jerk reactions. Anything to make Apple look bad and anyone supporting Apple as mind numbed iSheep.
This is very interesting to me. If true, how could CurrentC ever hope to take off? I can't imagine a high percentage of people use a different card at each store. And for fraud related issues, wouldn't linking it to a checking account be riskier for the consumer?
???I don't believe it. These are just knee jerk reactions. Anything to make Apple look bad and anyone supporting Apple as mind numbed iSheep.
wouldnt hiring someone to get out and get your stuff for you be even more efficient?
So does that mean you won't be shopping or eating at places that doesn't accept NFC payments from now? its impossible to avoid traditional POS. This is nothing different.. CVS was just more vocal through actions on this. Other retailers opted out silently behind the scenes... are you now gonna boycott every store that chose not to use apple pay?
1st world problems I guess.
for you, sure. Typically, no.
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Yep, Happens to a lot of us. I had this happen a few days before I was to go on a trip and had to expedite. Huge problem a lot of folks are having happen to them.
That is excellent! As far as damage, run the same risk (though not as extreme) with a physical wallet. If loss, stolen, or damaged, that's where the tag numbers come into play, if you are in an accident while in a motor vehicle.
You bring up an excellent point, look at the comments on using Apple Pay....along the lines of..I was out jogging or I was out bicycling, etc. No wallet, but have phone. Your link provides shows an excellent method for that information.
So does that mean you won't be shopping or eating at places that doesn't accept NFC payments from now? its impossible to avoid traditional POS. This is nothing different.. CVS was just more vocal through actions on this. Other retailers opted out silently behind the scenes... are you now gonna boycott every store that chose not to use apple pay?
1st world problems I guess.
No just going to shop at those that do.
Very true.
Yet the posts here reveal how sensitive and emotional Apple users are. They react like they're being harmed and take it so personally. Their hate and rage appears as they threaten to shop elsewhere. The level of immaturity is much higher than in society in general. It's why Apple has the reputation it does. Polarizing and elitist, its a unique crowd. Fun to watch.
Sorry, you have no idea what you are talking about.
Apple does not get a share of each transaction from merchants. They get .0015% from the BANK. This comes from the standard exchange fee already paid for using Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover.
ApplePay is just as secure as chip and PIN, because it transmits a token, not the actual card number, and the phone requires your thumbprint or PIN before it will allow the transaction to be authorized. And since the USA does not yet have chip and pin implemented, Apple Pay is way more secure than swipe and sign.