How can I pay touchless using my phone?

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HappyUser
HappyUser Posts: 301 Forumite
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Hi!
How can I pay touching my phone instead of my debit card?
Is it always compatible? Is there any fee? Is it secure?

I tried to install Google Pay but it says it needs to update Google Play and after doing so it doesn't move on.

What's the best alternative? Or Google Pay is the best?

Thanks!

Btw I use halifax visa.

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  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    Your phone needs NFC (Near-field communication), if it has it off you go. I use it via Apple pay on my iphone.
  • HappyUser
    HappyUser Posts: 301 Forumite
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    It is a quite recent phone, so I guess it has that. But my question is about which mobile app is best.
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    HappyUser wrote: »
    It is a quite recent phone, so I guess it has that. But my question is about which mobile app is best.

    Don't be so sure, I got caught out with an Android (never again) phone. I think the only choices are Android pay and Apple pay depending on ios. Just download the appropriate one and give it a go.
  • Brynsam
    Brynsam Posts: 3,643 Forumite
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    Try it and see - no other way.
  • Carrot007
    Carrot007 Posts: 4,534 Forumite
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    HappyUser wrote: »
    It is a quite recent phone, so I guess it has that.

    That obviosulyu a better idea than looking it up on line or telling us the model.

    No not all phones have it. Unless it's a flagship phone cuts are made in various areas and the pointless phone to pay is often one of them.
  • DCFC79
    DCFC79 Posts: 40,598 Forumite
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    You need to get google pay, folllow the instructions, its really easy to setup.
  • Middlestitch
    Middlestitch Posts: 1,486 Forumite
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    HappyUser wrote: »
    Hi!
    How can I pay touching my phone instead of my debit card?
    Is it always compatible? Is there any fee? Is it secure?

    Not always compatible.
    Usually no fee.
    No, not secure at all - read the media coverage.
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