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irrational on Feb 8, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay ...

The US has contactless payment with a chip on the card too, but this is different.

hackmiester on Feb 8, 2022 [–]

How? I was under the impression this tech was the same. Just like our cards’ chips are compatible.

woobar on Feb 8, 2022 | [–]

It is different in way that same technology now let you use your phone to accept payment via tap. Not just to pay.

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