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Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more (www.npr.org)
submitted 8 months ago by boem to c/technology
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

At least on my country contactless with a card only works up to a limit (€50). Beyond that amount you need to input your pin code.

With a phone, no pin code. With a smartwatch either, and that's my preferred way. No need to pull anything out of my pocket.