Apple Pay now supported by Westpac

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#248633 3-Apr-2019 10:17

I note that Apple Pay is now supported by Westpac NZ - just set this up on iPhone and watch and all good.

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#2210013 3-Apr-2019 10:21

set mine up yesterday as well, one thing I missed when i switched from anz to westpac.. glad to get it back !

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#2210081 3-Apr-2019 12:25

Yup - it's the one thing I have really thought was lacking from the bank I do all my business with...and now its here!

Happy as Larry.

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#2210087 3-Apr-2019 12:58

I guess my annoying badgering them about giving us access to our own funds with a service that is more secure finally paid off.

I doubt I made any difference.

Just added mine and it's active - HOORAY!

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#2210096 3-Apr-2019 13:36

I also set it up yesterday and have used it a couple of times, but frankly I don't really see the appeal since it's slower than just using a card (I typically just hold my whole wallet in front of the reader). Having to enter my PIN* for transactions less than $80 took me by surprise; admittedly it's more secure but Paywave has conditioned me to expect instant results.

*I'm aware that you can bypass this by using a fingerprint but it's frustratingly unreliable with my fingers.

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#2210190 3-Apr-2019 15:43

Yep, great to have Apple Pay with Westpac, and about time. Using the iPhone XR and FaceID is quick, which saves me all of 5-10 seconds not having to take my card out/in of the phone case/wallet:-)

Might have to invest in the Apple watch now.

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#2210196 3-Apr-2019 16:13

Grunta47:

Yep, great to have Apple Pay with Westpac, and about time. Using the iPhone XR and FaceID is quick, which saves me all of 5-10 seconds not having to take my card out/in of the phone case/wallet:-)

Might have to invest in the Apple watch now.

Apple Pay with the Watch is a bit fiddly, but great for those times you leave your iPhone on the desk and NEED a snack from the vending machine...

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#2210230 3-Apr-2019 17:42

Handsomedan:
Grunta47:

Yep, great to have Apple Pay with Westpac, and about time. Using the iPhone XR and FaceID is quick, which saves me all of 5-10 seconds not having to take my card out/in of the phone case/wallet:-)

Might have to invest in the Apple watch now.

Apple Pay with the Watch is a bit fiddly, but great for those times you leave your iPhone on the desk and NEED a snack from the vending machine...

I couldn’t disagree more, Apple Pay with the watch is a lot easier, double tap the button and it’s good to go.

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#2210425 3-Apr-2019 23:09

I always forget which button does Apple Pay haha.

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#2210448 4-Apr-2019 03:31

RickW:
Handsomedan:
Grunta47:

Yep, great to have Apple Pay with Westpac, and about time. Using the iPhone XR and FaceID is quick, which saves me all of 5-10 seconds not having to take my card out/in of the phone case/wallet:-)

Might have to invest in the Apple watch now.

Apple Pay with the Watch is a bit fiddly, but great for those times you leave your iPhone on the desk and NEED a snack from the vending machine...

I couldn’t disagree more, Apple Pay with the watch is a lot easier, double tap the button and it’s good to go.

Also with the watch don't need pin or finger print, even when transaction over $80, plus don't have to pull anything out of pocket, I find it great.

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#2210455 4-Apr-2019 06:15

I have my Westpac PayTag stuck to my phone, I'm guessing if I switch to Apple Pay I can remove PayTag and use Apple Pay everywhere PayTag worked. Is this correct?

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#2210542 4-Apr-2019 08:59

I disabled Apple Pay because it kept popping up when I tried to scan my boarding pass for flights and AirNZ lounge. I couldn't find a way to stop that happening.

Good tip about Apple Watch. I might have to give that a go.

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#2210654 4-Apr-2019 11:45

Dulouz:

I have my Westpac PayTag stuck to my phone, I'm guessing if I switch to Apple Pay I can remove PayTag and use Apple Pay everywhere PayTag worked. Is this correct?

Correct - and don't forget to cancel your Paytag or you'll get charged for a new one when it gets renewed.

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