Mastercard PayPass trials new mobile Tap N Go system in NYC
Posted by Will on Thursday, June 14th, 2007 at 12:37 pm under Technologies, Services, Announcements
Mastercard is rolling out their trial of a new "Tap N Go" mobile payment system through their Mastercard PayPass infrastructure in New York City. The "Tap N Go" system utilizes NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled phones that Mastercard arrogantly calls "PayPass-enabled" phones. The technology is only fitted to a handful of handsets so we can't imagine that the trial will be widely popular. Still, this is definitely a step in the right direction. We've been wuite envious of Asia and their eWallet capable mobile phones - now we get some "Tap N Go" action of our very own.
The system works just like Mastercard's PayPass system, but instead of swiping your PayPass at participating locations, you will tap your mobile phone to PayPass module. Payment processing is handled in the same way and a payment confirmation is sent to the handset immediately after a purchase is made. And, being Mastercard, they offer zero liability on fraudulent charges.
If you're in NYC and happen to have a "PayPass-enabled" NFC-enabled phone, check out this new service and let us know what you think!
Find more info here.
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June 15th, 2007 at 7:01 am
This is OLD news. Did you see the dates of the trial? It ended April 30! It was a great trial though. I know!
June 20th, 2007 at 8:18 am
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April 1st, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I think this is great that mastercad has a faster way to make payment. It helps me to get in and out faster.
April 1st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
I can't wait until in the future, I'll only need to carry my cellphone and nothing else