@purple_haize wrote:
Just something else to, that you may not be aware of, in some shops you just need to wave your card infront of the machine instead of putting in your pin or signing.....
My bank told me not to do it, as anyone can get your info doing it that way, and you will have no come back.......always use your pin or sign instead of waving your card.
You're with Bendigo Bank as you said in a previous post PH yet their site says this about Paywave/Paypass
Card security
Bendigo Bank takes card security seriously. So, you can rest assured that your Bendigo Visa® payWave card is safe and secure to use.
Global security standards
Your Bendigo Bank Visa card is embedded with secure encryption technology. This technology is compliant with global security standards which protects your card data when a contactless transaction is performed.
No PIN, no problem
Removing the need to enter a PIN or sign for a purchase under $100 allows for a quicker and easier transaction. And because your card remains in your possession throughout the transaction, your chances of fraud are reduced. Transactions over $100 will still require a PIN or signature.
Liability is on us
You will not be held liable for any transactions performed without your permission, as long as you
take reasonable care when using your card*. You must immediately notify Bendigo Bank in the event that your card is lost, stolen or you notice unauthorised transactions performed on your account.
*If your actions contributed to your loss then you may be held liable. For further information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions applicable to your account.
Interesting they'd advise you against whereas they promote it and consider it safe, most likely it was a Teller's personal opinion perhaps rather than the Banks policy.
That was for Visa cards the link I posted but it is the same for Mastercards on their site as well.
