Gavin Brown, University of Liverpool; Richard Whittle, Manchester Metropolitan University e Stuart Mills, London School of Economics and Political Science
Contactless payments may be convenient – but they also make it easier to overspend.
A dormant ‘cash mountain’ marks a nadir for London’s contactless travel card, but trouble has been brewing for some time.
WeChat has transformed from a social media to a payment platform (among other things) and had success in China. Could Australia be next?
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While Apple Pay may have won the battle against some of Australia’s banks, it may lose the war against the providers of digital wallets, such as Tencent and Alibaba.
The ACCC has blocked the big four banks from bargaining with Apple for more control over Apple Pay.
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The banks could have used their collective bargaining power not only against Apple for Apple Pay but also stall the adoption of mobile payments in Australia.
With home-made sleight-of-hand, it’s possible that the cardholder may buy more than they bargained for.
Researchers have found the £20 limit for contactless payments with credit and debit cards can be tricked into accepting unlimited payments without entering a PIN number – when used with a foreign currency…
The increasing use of debit and credit cards as well as the introduction of contactless payment systems means cash is becoming a less essential part of society.
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There is mounting evidence that consumers are making less use of cash, while the use of electronic payment methods, particularly debit cards, continues to increase. But are we heading towards a cashless…