Digital wallets surging in SA
South Africans are increasingly using digital wallets on their phones and wearables for payments instead of cards, according to independent research and feedback from the country's major banks.
South African fintech Stitch has found that 70% of South Africans used...
Digital wallet usage keeps surging in South Africa
The recent financial results of three major banks suggest that South Africans are increasingly adopting digital wallets and virtual cards, reducing reliance on physical cards for payments.
Digital wallets include apps like Apple Wallet, Garmin...
apple wallet
capitec
contactless payments
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garmin pay
google wallet
nedbank
nfcnfc payments
samsung wallet
swatchpay
tap and go
tap to pay
I thought it would be helpful to describe my experience with Samsung Pay so far. This might be helpful to those who are thinking of giving it a try or need clarity on some things.
Also feel free to comment with your experiences and tips.
First things first, my bank is FNB so I got a Absa...
Hey Folks!
I've been looking for some place to buy a NFC wristband, something which I could program myself. I am looking at using it to unlock my phone.
I've found a good looking site overseas, but I would prefer something local with some good shipping time and pricing.
Cheers!
Nick
Does anyone know which retailers regularly have NFC terminals available at paypoints (supporting Paypass)? Will probably mostly be fast food chains where smaller amounts needs to be paid.
Thanks!
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