Don't shoot the messenger....just passing along the story.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-...stband-boosts-sales-in-disney-world-test.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-...stband-boosts-sales-in-disney-world-test.html
"Guests spent more on average in part because they had fun with the technology, he said."
Man, where can I get my hands on THAT strain of Pixie Dust?
"Because they were having so much fun with the technology" = "They bought "goodies" for the band", I suspect.
I fail to see how having my credit card on my wrist instead of my wallet would make me more or less inclined to buy a t-shirt.
Hey, remember "tap to pay"? A few years ago, it was going to replace all swipe based terminals, and the CC companies pushed it hard.
I wonder how many places it's in use today...
Oh...wait....
Quite a few. Nearly every CC machine I see has an RFID reader on it. The magnetic strip will eventually go the way of cassette tapes.
Maybe where you are. I never see them around here.
Mobil Oil did that 20 years ago with their little magic wand. No credit card needed just wave it over the spot and your purchase would be charged to your credit card. I think they even had a sticker for you windshield that did the same thing. Didn't even have to wave anything, just drive up to the pump and you are good to go. Pretty much the same system used today on toll roads to allow prepaid amounts to pass through without stopping.Next time you are using a CC machine look for the symbol below, or at least something similar to it. If you see it, the CC machine has RFID. I see these on everything from gas pumps, vending machines to CC machines in Wal-mart and Home Depot.
Next time you are using a CC machine look for the symbol below, or at least something similar to it. If you see it, the CC machine has RFID. I see these on everything from gas pumps, vending machines to CC machines in Wal-mart and Home Depot.
Next time you are using a CC machine look for the symbol below, or at least something similar to it. If you see it, the CC machine has RFID. I see these on everything from gas pumps, vending machines to CC machines in Wal-mart and Home Depot.
It's true. I work at a US store that has a lot of foreign customers and people from the UK and Canada are shocked that they still have to swipe their cards. We just do things a little slower in the states. "That's what they call progress, dear..."
Just make sure that you get RFID blockers for your cards.I would love an RFID chip card that would eliminate that wear and tear problem.
The Radio Frequency ID ( RFID ) chip in a credit or debit card contains the account number, expiration date and other information.
RFID chips can typically be read through purses, wallets, clothing and more unlike magentic strips.
With the right equipment, somebody could obtain this information from this chip without your knowledge or permission.
Haha that was my thought tooThey're not exactly going to issue a press release saying 'oops, we made a mistake...'
I have the ones that are little sleeves for your cards and passport. They don't take any room in your wallet. I got some from one of the shopping channels. They have pretty ones and "manly ones". Much better than having to carry one of the aluminum wallets.Just make sure that you get RFID blockers for your cards.
Just make sure that you get RFID blockers for your cards.
See that is the irrational fear. RFID information can be and is almost always encrypted. Sure, someone might be able to scan your info, but it is useless without the encryption key. To my knowledge, there has never been a major RFID break outside of a lab. I also have fraud protection by default on every account for free. I will not do business with a CC company or bank unless they have that. If someone does steal my info, I make a phone call and it all goes away.
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