{"id":6211,"date":"2020-02-26T08:15:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T16:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=6211"},"modified":"2023-01-11T13:48:28","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T21:48:28","slug":"use-mobile-payments-for-fast-secure-checkout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/use-mobile-payments-for-fast-secure-checkout\/","title":{"rendered":"USE MOBILE PAYMENTS FOR FAST, SECURE CHECKOUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By now, you probably use your smartphone<\/a> for just about everything: texting, watching movies, turn-by-turn GPS directions, etc. But what about as a replacement for your wallet? With mobile payment apps like Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and Apple Pay, you can use your debit or credit card for in-store purchases without ever having to pull out a piece of plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most convenient features is that there\nis no need to verify your identity to a merchant by providing photo\nidentification. Instead, this authentication process takes place directly on your\ndevice. Plus, the merchant never gets access to any of your credit\ncard details because the app generates a unique token for each purchase, which\nis then verified by the card network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three provide consumers with fast, convenient and, most\nimportantly, secure payment options that are rapidly becoming accepted almost\neverywhere. Here’s a closer look at how each of them works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Pay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Pay is available to any consumers with an Android device <\/a>. It\u2019s accepted at millions of locations around the world. In addition to using Google Pay to make purchases, you can also use it to send and receive money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make an in-store purchase using Google Pay,\nyou need to turn on the NFC payment function in your phone’s settings. Then,\nwhen you\u2019re at the checkout line, wake up your phone screen and unlock your\nphone. You don’t need to open the Google Pay app \u2013 simply hold the back of your\nphone near the contactless payment reader until you see a blue checkmark on the\nscreen. If prompted, follow any additional instructions displayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung Pay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samsung Pay is for Samsung device users, specifically the Galaxy<\/a>. It’s widely accepted thanks to its use of magnetic secure transmission technology, which emulates the magnetic strip of a credit card. This allows it to be used on conventional magnetic strip credit card readers at the point of sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make an in-store purchase using the Samsung Pay app, open the\napp on your phone, tap “pay” and choose the credit or debit card you\nwant to use. Next, select “PIN” to enter your passcode, or use iris\nauthentication. Alternatively, you can use the fingerprint scanner if you have\nit set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the transaction has been authenticated, hold the top of your\nphone close to the contactless reader and follow any prompts to complete the\ntransaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Pay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Pay is a mobile payment app designed for Apple devices<\/a>. iPhone users can make in-store purchases, buy apps and perform web transactions with Apple Pay. It can also be used to send or receive money to and from family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use Apple Pay in stores that accept it, simply hold the top of your phone close to the\ncontactless reader. You can also use Apple Pay as an in-app payment method when\nyou see it listed as a payment option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By now, you probably use your smartphone for just about everything: texting, watching movies, turn-by-turn GPS directions, etc. But what about as a replacement for your wallet? 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