FNB delays virtual card launch

[Bradley Prior]

FNB delays virtual card launch

FNB has delayed the launch of its virtual card until 2021, FNB Card CEO Chris Labuschagne has confirmed.

 

[Nimz]

I knew it

 

[McGuywer]

I knew it

Yip, I think it is indeed related to yesterday's issues.

 

[lucifir]

how much things can change in a week

 

[Romito]

Does this mean that the virtual card can potentially be used on Samsung Pay

 

[RobotWizard]

Yip, I think it is indeed related to yesterday's issues.

I also have a inkling that it is related to yesterday's issues, they just don't want to say it.

 

[K3NS31]

Does this mean that the virtual card can potentially be used on Samsung Pay

Sounds like it but why bother. Couldn't find any advantage to using Samsung Pay over FNB Pay, so I just went back to the FNB one.

 

[Hellhound105]

I told you guys

 

[Romito]

Sounds like it but why bother. Couldn't find any advantage to using Samsung Pay over FNB Pay, so I just went back to the FNB one.

I find it much easier to use Samsung Pay as opposed to FNB pay. I don't have to be connected to the internet, can also use my watch standalone.

 

[K3NS31]

I find it much easier to use Samsung Pay as opposed to FNB pay. I don't have to be connected to the internet, can also use my watch standalone.

I'm always connected but I've never tried using it standalone on the watch. How would that work? Is your watch totally offline or is it on wifi?

 

[Charlesjjm]

Discovery just launched their virtual card service.

 

[RVQ]

Discovery just launched their virtual card service.

There are advantages to having a modern infrastructure. My guess is the mainframe at FNB needs an oil change first

 

[krycor]

Discovery just launched their virtual card service.

1 free card.. i wonder what the cost of it will be.. technically this is security measure which saves them(credit card has card issuer & bank take risk 1st) longer term so will be funny if this is a premium feature. But this is SA.. who are we kidding.

 

[Romito]

I'm always connected but I've never tried using it standalone on the watch. How would that work? Is your watch totally offline or is it on wifi?

You can use the watch on standalone for up to 3 payments before needing to connect it to your phone to sync. I usually forget my phone but can still use the watch to pay.

 

[K3NS31]

You can use the watch on standalone for up to 3 payments before needing to connect it to your phone to sync. I usually forget my phone but can still use the watch to pay.

Hm, that would lose some of the security advantages of NFC based payments, but does add a lot of convenience.
Good to know, thanks

 

[Charlesjjm]

1 free card.. i wonder what the cost of it will be.. technically this is security measure which saves them(credit card has card issuer & bank take risk 1st) longer term so will be funny if this is a premium feature. But this is SA.. who are we kidding.

The 1st card is free, if you want a second one you will pay R5 per month.

 

[HumanShield]

Did anyone notice this on FNB's website. They have the Virtual Card marketing stuff up now. Still can't add one though.

 

[Hellhound105]

Did anyone notice this on FNB's website. They have the Virtual Card marketing stuff up now. Still can't add one though.
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Marketing team must not have been part of the meeting. That or the app team

 

[Hellhound105]

 

[blunt]

I can add virtual cards via the app now