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What are contactless payments?
Contactless payments are a simple, safer and secure way to pay using your People’s Choice Visa card. A simple tap of your phone, smartwatch or card at the checkout is all you need to do to pay.What do I need to be able to go contactless?
All you need to pay by contactless is your People’s Choice Visa card. You can use the card itself, or if you like you can set up a digital wallet which means you’ll be able to use a device, like your phone or smartwatch to pay.Where can I pay using contactless?
You can pay using contactless at any terminal that have the contactless symbol displayed.Do I have to use contactless if my card has the contactless symbol?
No, if for any reason you don’t want to use the contactless feature, you can still pay by swiping the magnetic stripe.Do I have to use a digital wallet to make contactless payments?
No, you can just use your card to tap and pay if you like. A digital wallet lets you pay without even needing your card though – you can use a device, like your phone so you won’t need to carry your purse or wallet.Do I need to touch the reader with the card or device?
No, just hold the card or device around 4cm away from the terminal.Will I need to press any buttons?
No, for amounts under $200 you won’t need to touch the terminal at all.What if I want to buy something that costs more than $200?
You can still use your card or device, but you’ll need to enter your PIN or signature for security reasons.Can I get charged twice?
No, terminals are specifically designed to only process one payment at a time.Are contactless payments safe?
Yes, it’s perfectly safe. You’re covered by Visa’s Zero Liability policy so you won’t be held responsible for fraudulent charges or unauthorised purchases. If you use a digital wallet, it even has extra layers of security that use your device’s technology, plus it doesn’t share your account details with anyone, even the store.
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