What are some pros and cons about Apple Pay?

Android and Apple Pay – Pros and Cons
  • Pro. No more bulky wallet to carry around if you are able to use your phone to pay with your debit and credit cards.
  • Con. Not all merchants support Apple and Android Pay, so you will probably have to carry around your wallet, anyway.
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What are the cons of Apple Pay?

Apple Pay's Disadvantages as a Consumer
  • Vulnerability to Cyberattacks. ...
  • Public Wi-Fi Connections Compromise Security. ...
  • Potential to Bypass Contactless Limits Without Authorization. ...
  • Apple Collects Significant Personal Data. ...
  • Confusion and Irritability Among New Users. ...
  • Failed Transactions Due to Card Clash.
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What are the pros of Apple Pay?

Apple Pay
  • Faster and easier. than. using cards. or cash.
  • Privacy and security. built in.
  • Accepted on millions. of websites and apps.
  • Checkout is easier. online with Apple Pay.
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Is Apple pay good and safe?

Apple Pay is designed with your security and privacy in mind, making it a simpler and more secure way to pay than using your physical credit, debit, and prepaid cards. Apple Pay uses security features built-in to the hardware and software of your device to help protect your transactions.
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Can Apple Pay be hacked?

A Russian cybersecurity researcher is warning about an Apple Pay and Samsung Pay hacks that have been open for months and could let robbers drain people's wallets. But Yunosov wasn't just showing what could be done on an Apple device, he also showed Forbes an attack on a Samsung phone.
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Does Apple Pay charge a fee?

Apple Pay does not charge any fees. You need to contact the store you bought something from and ask them what the extra 5$ is for.
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How does Apple Pay work?

Open the request in the Messages app, then tap Pay on the message. Review the amount to send. Tap Pay to continue, or change the amount. Confirm using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode and send your payment.
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Does the Apple Card hurt your credit?

Your credit score won't be impacted if you're declined, or don't accept your offer. Your credit score might be impacted if your application is approved and you accept your offer. You can apply for Apple Card again, but you might receive the same decision.
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Why you should not get an Apple Card?

While the card does feature interest-free financing options for multiple Apple-branded devices and accessories, there's no introductory APR offer on other kinds of purchases. With APRs ranging from 10.99% to 21.99% as of April 2020, this is not an ideal card if you need to carry a balance.
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What are the pros and cons of cash App?

With Cash App, you can also buy and sell stocks with no commission. This saves you the time of having to open up a second app in order to perform your stock transactions. One of the biggest disadvantages of Cash App is that you are limited to sending and receiving up to $1,000 during the first 30 days on the app.
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Is Apple Pay safer than PayPal?

As a precaution, PayPal said it does not directly connect its firewall-protected servers to the Internet. Users also receive an email after every transaction to help them monitor their account for any unauthorized activity. With Apple Pay, Apple and merchants don't see or store any of your private information.
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Who accepts Apple Pay?

Some of Apple's partners include Best Buy, B&H Photo, Bloomingdales, Chevron, Disney, Dunkin Donuts, GameStop, Jamba Juice, Kohl's, Lucky, McDonald's, Office Depot, Petco, Sprouts, Staples, KFC, Trader Joe's, Walgreens, Safeway, Costco, Whole Foods, CVS, Target, Publix, Taco Bell, and 7-11.
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Can you cancel Apple Card?

To cancel your Apple Card, contact an Apple Card Specialist at 1-877-255-5923. You can also cancel your Apple Card through the Wallet app on your Apple device, by tapping “Apple Card” then “Message” to start chatting with a specialist.
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What is the max credit limit on Apple Card?

The limits are determined by the cardholder's credit score, credit age, and income at the time of application. Cardholders have reported credit limits as low as $50 and as high as $15,000. An Apple Card may be shared using Apple Card Family. It requires each person to be over 13 years old to share the card.
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How do I avoid Apple Pay fees?

To avoid unnecessary fees, you'll need to make sure you have a debit card authorized to send money. When using Apple Pay Cash, after you hit the send button in Messages, Apple gives the option to select a traditional credit card or a debit card from your Wallet.
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Can I use Apple Pay at ATM?

Everything You Should Know. More and more banks have started including NFC technology into their ATMs. So, to answer your question, yes, you can now use the digital wallet at ATMs.
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Does Apple Pay report to IRS?

Apple Pay, Venmo, and Cash App Must Now Be Reported to the IRS.
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Does Apple Pay have a debit card?

Apple refers to it as a "prepaid debit card in your Apple Wallet." It's similar to Venmo, but you'll have to add money to your Apple Cash account by using your debit card in the Wallet app. Apple Cash works across iOS devices like iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac.
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Why is Apple taking money from my account?

You purchased it from the app store (or subscribed to a service) and forgot you did. Someone you share your phone with purchased it from the app store. Someone you share your Apple ID with purchased it from the app store. If you have a family sharing plan, someone in your family purchased it from the app store.
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Is it safe to add my credit card to Apple wallet?

Apple Pay uses several layers of encryption to protect your information and they do not store your full account number. This means a fraudster cannot access your credit card number using Apple Pay—even if they were somehow able to access your account or an Apple Server (which is almost impossible).
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Which is better cash app or Apple Pay?

But first, here's our short verdict: While you can use Apple Pay only to pay and transfer money, Cash App is a digital bank that does that and lets you invest in stocks and Bitcoin. They're both easy to use and offer no additional frills.
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Does gas stations take Apple Pay?

As more people are using contactless payment, many gas stations are including Apple Pay as a method of payment.
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How much can you save with Apple Pay?

The maximum Apple Cash balance you're allowed to have after verifying your identity is $20,000. If you're part of Apple Cash Family, the maximum Apple Cash balance you're allowed to have is $4,000.
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How do I add money to Apple Pay?

Add money to Apple Cash
  1. Go to your card info: ...
  2. Tap Add Money.
  3. Enter an amount. ...
  4. Tap Add, then confirm the U.S. debit or prepaid card2 that you want to use to add money, and confirm the correct billing address. ...
  5. Confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode.
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