Through 3 new videos, those from Cupertino have tried to show that Apple Pay is safer than a traditional credit or debit card.
20/07/2022 11:00
Over the years, we have seen how mobile payments have become popular more and more among users. Worldwide, more and more banks are offering compatibility with platforms such as Apple Pay, in order to gain the convenience of users who do not have to take out their cards to make payments either in stores or on the Internet.
Despite this, there are still many reluctant people who do not see it as correct to store the card on their mobile phone. The reasons why this happens depend on the users’ thoughts, but the truth is that there are many who believe that it is because it is not safe. Precisely for this same reason, Apple is trying to make users understand that its Apple Pay payment system can become safer than one of the classic cards.
The 3 reasons why Apple invites you to change your physical card for Apple Pay
As we mentioned, according to the information shared by Cult of Macdespite not being publicly available from Apple, they have created a collection of 3 short videos with different reasons why Apple Pay is more secure than a classic credit or debit card.
The Apple Pay payment system can be considered more secure than a classic card
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The videos in question have appeared on the UK Apple YouTube channel, and are hidden uploaded so it is expected that advertising will be commissioned as a result of them. Following the company’s usual techniques, it would not be surprising if the videos were spreading to other countries and other media like television.
Stolen physical cards can be used by thieves
In the first of the videos, “Stolen”, Apple makes use of thieves. The truth is that while physical cards can be stolen easily, the iPhone, despite being stolen, does not allow use for payments. Before making any transaction, it is necessary to use the Face ID or Touch ID authenticationor know the unlock code of the terminal.
Anyone can pay with a card, but not with a mobile
The second of the videos“Contactless” with a shorter duration, shows that by means of a physical card with Contactless technology, anyone can make payments up to a certain amount. This may end up resulting in a problem, while if you have an iPhone with Apple Pay for any payment Authentication via Touch ID or Face ID is required depending on the phone model, much safer.
Apple Pay doesn’t reveal your card information
The last of the videos, “Exposed”, shows another of the problems of physical cards. Usually all those issued by banks usually have the PAN number, expiration date and security code visible, something that could cause anyone to misuse them on certain platforms with just a photo. In the case of Apple Pay, card information is completely private and no one can see it.
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