The Rabobank has indicated it will soon release a Android-betaalapp to make nfc payments with their mobile phones. Initially, only two Samsung phones are supported by the so-called Rabo Wallet.
The Rabo Wallet will be according to the Rabobank turning on two approved smartphones: the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3. These devices are according to the Rabobank safe enough to nfc payments. The bank wants to be in the future, other phones add, but still unknown is what will follow.
With a suitable smartphone can use nfc contactless payments, up to 25 euros without a pin is needed. Therefor it will use nfc-terminals in some stores at the checkout counter are placed. In addition to a suitable smartphone should the Rabo-customer is at least 18 years old and have a pay package or studentenpakket. The customer can in the app are current balance, while on the basis of the location of the customer personalized offers can be done.
When the Rabo Wallet app exactly available, is not yet clear. However, let the bank know that this must soon happen, and that in the first phase one hundred thousand customers to access the application. In future versions should also save the receipts and payments with credit cards. Other possible application areas are paid parking, making travel by public transport and managing spaarsystemen.
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