Thanks. I'm going to try there when I get a chance. I've been meaning to check that store for awhile!
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Thanks. I'm going to try there when I get a chance. I've been meaning to check that store for awhile!
My local CVS just upgraded two of their terminals (looks like a slow roll out) these are MX925's with both internal AND external contactless. (Serial Number Checked and Verified with Verifone) Why? The only reason they would still be investing in these terminals is they most likely will turn it on once MCX allows them too.
Also, Target has these terminals (as most of you know) and they are also the internal contactless version. So most likely, some stores will be reenabling them.
I think most stores will reenable them, or enable them after the MCX exclusivity runs out. Especially since Chip & PIN is coming and chip & PIN is slow compared to swiping, but Apple Pay is faster than both, and RFID cards too.
Nice theme on the screen, looks very different than before, and does Google Wallet still work, and you mean only Amex Apple Pay works correct?
Yes, I just mean Only AMEX with Apple Pay works. Google Waller and Softcard also work fine. It's only Visa/MasterCard that decline with Apple Pay throwing up an "invalid format" error.
I paid with Apple Pay today at the Fresh Market in Webster Texas. It was a relatively new store.
I saw two of The Fresh Markets on the Paypass locator, although not all are listed, so either they don't have the readers, so only newer stores have them or they do, but no one has used it there. hmmm it looks like Fresh Market should be called The Fresh Market, as that is how it shows up on the Paypass locator.
I think the proper term is The Fresh Market, but I've seen it listed both ways.
I can't remember the store front, but I'm not sure the word 'The' was there. But I'm not the most observant person in the world.
I can't remember the store front, but I'm not sure the word 'The' was there. But I'm not the most observant person in the world.
I solved the Walmart problem with LoopPay. Now I literally pay with my phone everywhere!
I know. I am seriously wondering why Google or Microsoft hasn't bought this technology outright? With LoopPay, we are now payment agnostic. Phones and NFC payments are irrelevant.
I don't want to hijack this thread, but I've not heard about LoopPay till this post. Can LoopPay work using the phone alone, or must you buy the additional case to use with the app?
I use it with a fob at places that do not accept Apple Pay. But yes you need it to send a magnetic inductive signal.
Not quite as our cards get chips, trying to run a chipped card as a magstripe only mode will result in a please insert card from the terminal due to a flag put into the magstripe of a chipped card. Nonetheless I still Loop Pay is a good idea, but would have been a better idea years ago before we were to switch away from the magstripe cards. Plus with the EMV liability shift fast approaching many merchants have NFC readers and many more to follow, even if they are off, although many probably won't bother turning it off and ones who have it off will probably turn it on at some point, its just a matter of time.
LoopPay says they are working on the software to enable chip and pin cards to also work with their hardware. Should make their system future-proof for the next decade if true.
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Same at my local SaveMart. The screens actually show Google Wallet, Apple Pay, Softcard and 'NFC payment' logos now.
I just don't like the idea of having to carry something extra to make it function. Or put a case on my phone to hold things other than the phone, although I don't think that part is necessary for function.
5 years ago, yea. But now Apple Pay is gaining momentum and is all that I will use and promote.
5 years ago, yea. But now Apple Pay is gaining momentum and is all that I will use and promote.
Though my local Basha's I've been using Apple Pay at for a while, they put these up
This is nice as Basha's is a pretty small chain that exists here in Arizona only, their slogan now is "your local arizona home town grocer" or something like that.
Either way if a small time corp can do it, why can't Safeway?
This is nice as Basha's is a pretty small chain that exists here in Arizona only, their slogan now is "your local arizona home town grocer" or something like that.
Either way if a small time corp can do it, why can't Safeway?
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Vanderbilt University now takes Apple Pay in all of their Campus Dining, Student Health, Rec Center, Copy Center, Ticket Office locations.
I can confirm that Save Mart now accepting debit cards. I just used my BofA debit card to purchase groceries. The cashier was totally surprised and asked what I just did so I explained it to her
Tried it there too. Manager said March as they're waiting on their merchant service provider to provision things.