Customers in the U.S. just won't use their phone to pay

[iMore.com]

Despite the sheer number of smartphone in the United States, users don't seem too keen on using one to pay for things. Credit cards are still the most popular payment method and mobile payments lag behind the rest of the world.

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[Annie_M]

Not true, at least for me! I use mine whenever it's possible to do so!

 

[Just_Me_D]

Not true, at least for me! I use mine whenever it's possible to do so!

Like you, I use Pay every chance I get, but in the big scheme of things, I agree with the article because I do see a great deal of people paying with either a debit/credit car or cash. People still stare when they see me pay with my iPhone or my Watch as if it’s a brand new function.

 

[Annie_M]

I had to "talk my husband" into agreeing to me trying Apple Pay. I feel that it's so much more secure!

 

[Just_Me_D]

I had to "talk my husband" into agreeing to me trying Apple Pay. I feel that it's so much more secure!

I agree.

 

[taz323]

Like you, I use Pay every chance I get, but in the big scheme of things, I agree with the article because I do see a great deal of people paying with either a debit/credit car or cash. People still stare when they see me pay with my iPhone or my Watch as if it’s a brand new function.

I think a lot just don't trust it, seems like every time you turn around somethings being hacked.

 

[Spencerdl]

Nope I don't use Apple Pay...I'm "OLD SCHOOL" with a card of some sort....LOL

 

[Tartarus]

Nope I don't use Apple Pay..."OLD SCHOOL" with a card of some sort....LOL

Old school and card?
Old school is pennies and bills. I use them barely. If Apple Pay was introduced by my bank already, I’d never even touch pennies and bills.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I think a lot just don't trust it, seems like every time you turn around somethings being hacked.

Good point!...

 

[Spencerdl]

Old school and card?
Old school is pennies and bills. I use them barely. If Apple Pay was introduced by my bank already, I’d never even touch pennies and bills.

I mean I'm old school Yuk, not Apple Pay ...LOL. I still use cards.

 

[Tartarus]

I mean I'm old school Yuk, not Apple Pay ...LOL. I still use cards.

Yeah, that’s my point exactly. Paying with card is not old school.

 

[Spencerdl]

Yeah, that’s my point exactly. Paying with card is not old school.

Oh okay. Obviously Apple Pay doesn't agree with you...LOL

 

[Ledsteplin]

Not true, at least for me! I use mine whenever it's possible to do so!

Too many places in my area don't accept it. I mostly use my card. I use Pay at McDonald's and Subway, but that's about it.

 

[ThePinkChameleon]

Not true, at least for me! I use mine whenever it's possible to do so!

Me too !! I use my watch for pay everywhere that accepts it, but I do have it set up on my max as well.

 

[slooksterpsv]

When Apple Pay works I use it but lately lots of merchants have had issues with it. :-/

 

[Annie_M]

When Apple Pay works I use it but lately lots of merchants have had issues with it. :-/

This is true!

 

[kataran]

Love Apple Pay to the point I spam dialed my bank asking for it for four months till they finally got on board.

End problem is most retailers I use don’t accept Apple Pay but I do have a few favs and some online use as well

I actually pay my Sprint bill via Apple Pay

 

[anon(50597)]

I’ve been using it for about a week. Simple and easily. I’m actually surprised I’ve been able to use it at a lot of locations. Not everywhere mind you but not bad.

 

[metllicamilitia]

I think a lot just don't trust it, seems like every time you turn around somethings being hacked.

True, which is why Apple needs to make a point of explaining how one time tokens are generated for every single “swipe” or “tap.” Even if digital. And if that gets hacked, they get a useless number. Most they can do is take the money you were going to spend.

 

[Ledsteplin]

One problem I run into, is store employees who are clueless about Pay. The store offers it, but the employee has no clue what to do. I hold the phone up to the machine, but nothing happens. And the employee just shrugs. This makes me not want to waste my time with Pay. I don't thing many iPhone users in my area are using Pay. This may be why store employees are clueless. Not enough experience with it.