Here’s why contactless payments are the way to go this holiday season:
- Tap, Pay, Go – Faster Than Ever
With contactless payments, any payment delays or hassles are history. A simple tap of your smartphone, smartwatch, or contactless card is all it takes to make a purchase. No more swiping, inserting, or waiting—just tap, pay, and you’re on your way.
- Safe & Secure Shopping
Holiday shopping can be hectic; unfortunately, it’s also prime time for scammers and fraudsters. However, contactless payments offer an added layer of security that makes them a wise choice. When you make a contactless payment, your card or mobile device doesn’t share your card number with the merchant. Instead, it uses a one-time code or token to complete the transaction. This encryption process makes it much harder for fraudsters to steal your data.
- Cleaner & Hygienic
Holiday shopping often means braving crowded stores, standing in long lines, and handling products countless others have touched. During the colder months, with flu season in full swing, staying germ-free becomes a top priority. Contactless payments are a more hygienic alternative to handling cash or touching card readers. It’s a small change, but can make a big difference in today’s health-conscious world.
- Digital Wallets Make Life Easier
Apps like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay let you store all your cards in one convenient place—your smartphone. With just a few taps, you can pay for everything from groceries to gifts. And using a digital wallet also means fewer things to carry around while you shop.
- Use Rewards Galore
One of the best things about contactless payments? The rewards! Many credit cards supporting contactless payments have added perks like cashback, travel points, or holiday promotions. That means every time you tap to pay, you’re not just making a purchase—you’re earning something back.
Check out the rewards available with a Quail Creek Bank Visa Card here.
- Perfect for Online Shopping
We can’t talk about holiday shopping without mentioning online shopping. With a few clicks, you can order gifts from your favorite stores and have them shipped directly to your door. But did you know that many digital wallets and contactless payment methods also work for online shopping? Instead of typing in your card information every time you make a purchase, you can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or another contactless payment option to check out instantly. It’s quick, safe, and secure.
Holiday shopping should be fun, not stressful. With contactless payments, you can eliminate some of the season’s common pain points. From faster checkouts to enhanced security and rewards, it’s clear that tapping to pay is the way forward. So, let contactless payments make your shopping a little merrier this holiday season.
If you want to learn how to connect your Quail Creek Bank debit or credit card to your favorite digital wallet, click here. Or call us at (405) 755-1000, and we’ll help you get started.
