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		kingrazor on April 4, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Anatomy of a credit card rewards program It would take me just as long to get my phone out of my pocket as it would to get my wallet out. Plus a lot of machines have tap pay now if your card supports it.

sofixa on April 5, 2024 [–]

But you then have to open your wallet, and slide the card out. With the phone, if it's out, it's unlocked and ready to be tapped.

hot_gril on April 5, 2024 | [–]

It's not unlocked until you unlock it. The only reason the phone is more convenient for some people is because they're playing on it while waiting in line.

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