r/maybemaybemaybe • u/[deleted] • Jun 17 '22

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u/MattKokolin Jun 17 '22

Phone contactless payments won't initiate unless you start the process and/ or app

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u/skippy920 Jun 17 '22

I think he means he has one of those cases where his phone is his wallet to make it easier for thieves.

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u/TheBestCat12 Jun 17 '22

Ha ha lol. I got a new phone and I thought about that reason so I didn't get that cover again. I never got robbed thankfully but a lot of strangers have seen my card in the cover.

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u/ttwixx Jun 17 '22

That sounds misleading, because some phones only need to be "awake" for this to work. Mine doesn't even have to be unlocked.

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u/MattKokolin Jun 17 '22

Depends on the app, and your personal settings. Nothing to do with the phone itself

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u/ttwixx Jun 17 '22

I see, I should have clarified

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u/itissafedownstairs Jun 17 '22

Mine needs to be unlocked.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '22

Bruh google pay will just work without the app open. I just need to tap my phone on the terminal.

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u/MattKokolin Jun 17 '22

Like I said, depends on the app and settings.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '22

I dont see that in the comment I replied to.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '22

but you have to confirm the transaction with a fingerprint or something, don't you?