What is Visa payWave and MasterCard® PayPass™ and why should I use them?
Last Updated: 01 Dec 2021
Visa payWave and MasterCard PayPass are the contactless payments solutions from Visa and MasterCard.
It’s a faster way to pay with your credit or debit card for purchases under $200 at participating stores.
Instead of swiping or inserting your card at the checkout, simply wave or tap your card on the stores contactless terminal.
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