Unfortunately they are few and far between.
Asda - No
Tesco - No
Co-Op - No
Morrisons - No
Makes me wonder if there's something specific about Apple Pay they don't like
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Unfortunately they are few and far between.
Asda - No
Tesco - No
Co-Op - No
Morrisons - No
Makes me wonder if there's something specific about Apple Pay they don't like
Especially with how competitive the market is and the position they currently are in.
True... however the average 'non-techy' will try to use Apple Pay instore and just assume its their phone or Apple Pay not working. Therefore creating a bad stigma around the payment method; when in fact its the stores deliberately restricting.
I'm sensing 'Asda Pay'... coming soon; after all a great way to get customer insight into spending habits. Sure Tesco is laughing at the moment with - Name, address, age, spend frequency, stores visited, Brands purchased etc.
As we speak bet their creating pretty graphs for senior management based on - Consumer Spending habits, Most popular brands based on age etc...from that then predicting future spending patterns, investment required & areas to promote which items
True... however the average 'non-techy' will try to use Apple Pay instore and just assume its their phone or Apple Pay not working. Therefore creating a bad stigma around the payment method; when in fact its the stores deliberately restricting.
I'm sensing 'Asda Pay'... coming soon; after all a great way to get customer insight into spending habits. Sure Tesco is laughing at the moment with - Name, address, age, spend frequency, stores visited, Brands purchased etc.
As we speak bet their creating pretty graphs for senior management based on - Consumer Spending habits, Most popular brands based on age etc...from that then predicting future spending patterns, investment required & areas to promote which items
Asda could have done this years ago with a rewards card but they've always struck me as not very tech focused. Tesco and Sainsbury's are following Waitrose with scan as you shop, this is something I can't imagine Asda doing for years.
I'm not sure if people will vote with their feet, though I like using Apple Pay, I'm not going to drive out of my way for another supermarket. Asda isn't even my preferred choice but it's just easiest to get to.
Actually one Asda close to me are trialling scan as you shop. Haven't tried it yet but you sign up with your mobile number and start shopping.
I'll be sticking with Aldi and Lidl for the time being for my shopping. It's cheaper and they've got Apple Pay set up correctly. Right from the start.
I used to work at Asda, when our store had a refit it was meant to have scan as you shop, then it was delayed for 3 months, now 3 years later it is still not there.
Asda, West Bridgeford in Nottingham has scan as you shop.
http://your.asda.com/news-and-blogs/check-out-our-top-tips-for-shopping-faster-with-our-scan-go
http://your.asda.com/news-and-blogs/check-out-our-top-tips-for-shopping-faster-with-our-scan-go
I'd settle for a regular supply of baskets at my local Asda
I believe the Asda at Sinfin, Derby also has Scan as You Shop too.
Have used it in the past at the Tesco in Toton, Nottingham.
Have used it in the past at the Tesco in Toton, Nottingham.
Hey buddy!
Hello there
I was in an Asda on Tyneside during the week and they've got scan as you shop installed.
I've been in the middle of nowhere this weekend on the Isle of Skye. Literally a little coffee shop on top of a hill and I paid with my phone. But if I pop to my local Argos I have to get my wallet out!
Have Argos even started updating their card readers yet? I thought 2020 was the deadline to enable contactless
Yes they have the same PIN terminals as Tesco/Sainsbury's and Asda.
At one time it showed the AP marker on the Argos store in Heanor (Apple Maps) but that's disappeared now.
Can confirm Sainsbury's as well, saw the ApplePay logo on the screen for a £35 purchase so used my watch and it worked.
Even the cashier overseeing the self service area was surprised.
They did take a long time to roll out contactless but at least they got it right!
Maybe I'm alone in thinking this but I have to laugh smaller chains/businesses are starting to accept Apple Pay >£30 but there are bigger names out there who continue to drag their heels!
I think the big chains are resisting support for some reason. Perhaps they don't like the secure/encrypted nature of it?
I'm not sure they are resisting, just as they are bigger it takes longer to roll out the software updates required to support > £30.
Interesting I was in New Look on Monday and noticed they are specifically advertising on labels attached to their card readers that they support over £30 contactless.
Just had email from Sainsbury’s
Hello Mr
You can now make payments for any value in Sainsbury's when you use Apple Pay. Set up now to shop without taking your wallet with you*.
Reading this on an eligible Apple device? Set up your card now
Not reading this on your Apple device? Click here to find out more.
Hello Mr
You can now make payments for any value in Sainsbury's when you use Apple Pay. Set up now to shop without taking your wallet with you*.
Reading this on an eligible Apple device? Set up your card now
Not reading this on your Apple device? Click here to find out more.