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Google Pay vs. Samsung Pay: Which Payment Service Should You Use?

Both work pretty much the same, but there are some differences you should keep in mind.

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4 Potential Drawbacks of Using Apple Pay

Apple Pay aims to replace your physical wallet, but it's not flawless.

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9 Cool Ways to Use NFC That'll Impress Your Friends

NFC is more than just a gimmick! Learn how to use NFC and do a lot of cool stuff with it.

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Are Digital Wallets Safe to Use?

Digital wallets, typically found on smartphones, notably store your financial data, but can you really trust them? Are digital wallets secure?

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What Is Visa+ and How Does It Work?

Visa+ is set to change P2P banking, making payments much easier.

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How to Use Google Pay on an iPhone

Switching from Android to iPhone but want to keep using Google Pay for payments? It's pretty easy, and we'll show you how.

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Why Apple’s Pay Later Feature Could Be Bad News for Affirm and Klarna

Apple will soon give its users the ability to spend big and pay it off over time, which is something competing services should be concerned about.

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NFC
What Is Near-Field Communication (NFC)? How Does It Work?

You probably use it all the time for contactless payments, but how does NFC actually work?

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Why Is Apple Getting Sued Over Apple Pay and What Will Happen if It Loses?

Affinity Credit Union filed a suit against Apple, alleging that it gave Apple Pay an artificial monopoly that forces card companies to pay more fees.

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11 Reasons to Start Using Apple Pay

Apple Pay is one of the best aspects of owning an Apple device. If you haven’t used it before, here are the best reasons to start.

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How to Use Apple Pay in Stores and Online

Apple Pay lets you use your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac to make contactless payments online or in the real world.

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How to Use Google Pay to Make Phone Payments

Learn how to set up a Google Pay account and how you can use it to pay for things straight from your phone.

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Is Google Pay Safe and Secure? 8 Things You Need to Know

Google Pay is a great contactless payment app, but can you trust it? What are the risks? And does G Pay have any privacy issues?

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4 Digital Payment Methods That Will Replace Debit and Credit Cards

Debit and credit cards are out. Biometrics, NFC, and digital apps are in. But which ones will replace plastic for good?

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Is Apple Pay Safe?

Is Apple Pay secure enough to use? Here's what you need to know about this contactless payment system for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, and more.

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What Is Alipay and Is It Safe to Use?

You might be unfamiliar with Alipay, but it's actually the world's most popular payment service. So what is it? Is Alipay secure to use?

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How to Set Up and Use PayPal Money Pool Feature

PayPal Money Pool allows you to create a page where people can easily contribute money. Here's how to use it.

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What Is PayPal.Me and How Do You Use It?

PayPal.Me is a simple and reliable way to get paid. Create your custom link in minutes, for free. Here's how to use it!

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The 6 Best Digital Wallet Apps

These apps and services allow you to pay for purchases using nothing but your smartphone, both online and in the real world.

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What Is Apple Card and What Does It Offer?

Apple Card is Apple's credit card, but what does it offer? Here's a rundown of the card so you know if it's right for you.

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