Forget your wallet: Why haven’t you switched to paying by phone yet?

Unlock, tap and you’re done: Paying with your smartphone is quick and easy, and it’s also more secure than carrying a credit card around with you. Here’s what to know if you’re still on the fence about ‘tap to pay’. — dpa

BERLIN: A tap of your phone, a quick beep, and you’re done. What was still new a few years ago has become mainstream during the pandemic.

Anyone who has switched to making contactless payments – often called “tap to pay” in restaurants and shops – with their phone won’t miss the times when they were rummaging around in their pockets for cash.