PayWave (or Visa payWave) is Visa's contactless payment technology, allowing quick, tap-to-pay transactions with a Visa card or mobile device at terminals with the contactless symbol, eliminating swiping, inserting, or signing for small purchases. It uses embedded RFID technology to securely transmit payment info when waved near a reader, making checkout faster and convenient, while still offering Visa's fraud protection.
Visa payWave is a globally accepted, contactless payment solution. It allows Visa cardholders to complete transactions under $100 without having to swipe or insert the card. You simply wave the Visa card in front of the contactless terminal and go. No need to enter a PIN or sign for the transaction. It's that simple.
From a customer perspective: Simply wave your contactless card or device within 40mm of the contactless card reader to make a purchase. Then, an embedded computer chip in the payWave-enabled card sends information to a secure reader at the Point of Sale. The devices swap payment details and voila!
Visa payWave is a payment feature that lets customers use their enabled Visa cards or mobile device at the point of sale (POS). The customer simply waves his card or mobile device in front of the secure reader at checkout, instead of swiping it or handing it to a cashier.
Visa payWave capabilities can be incorporated on any Visa card - credit, debit or prepaid.
For new issuance and replacement of Debit Cards, card members are required to perform at least one (1) successful PIN transaction at Point-of-Sales (POS) terminal to activate the contactless payment feature on the card.
What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It's important that you try to avoid doing this, as you'll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards. The two separate journeys won't be linked and each one will be recognised as incomplete.
Compared to existing credit and debit card technology, Tap to Pay is generally much safer to use. The RFID field is part of what makes contactless cards so secure.
There are no fees for setting up or using the payWave feature on your card. However standard fees and charges may apply to our cards or card related transactions.
Contactless payments (Visa payWave) are only available on credit cards or Flexi Debit Visa cards, and are turned on by default. You can turn contactless payments on or off in the BNZ app. If you don't have the BNZ app you can set it up yourself, or call us on 0800 275 269.
If you don't touch in or out at the start and end of your journey, you may be charged a penalty fare or may be prosecuted.
Android Pay is a secure and easy-to-use mobile payment service that can be used to make purchases anywhere VISA Paywave and MasterCard Paypass is accepted.
Due to the state-of-the-art security features of tap-to-pay cards, the risk of fraud doesn't typically take place at the transaction level. Instead, it happens through other means, such as data breaches out of your control, scams, or not keeping your cards safe.
You can use contactless payments (Visa payWave), with your card or device anywhere you see the contactless symbol, both here and overseas. All Kiwibank Visa Debit and credit cards come with contactless capability.
You won't need to enter your PIN for purchases up to $200 with payWave Australia-wide, however for purchases over $200, you'll need to enter your PIN. If you use an ATM or swipe or insert your card at an EFTPOS terminal, you'll still need to enter your PIN.
It's usually cheaper to make payments via the EFTPOS network. You can do this by swiping or inserting your card and selecting the 'Savings' payment option. Options like 'tap and go' or paying with your digital wallet are likely to attract higher fees, as they default to the Visa or Mastercard network.
A Visa card transaction is a transaction where the card is inserted into the merchant's card terminal. A Visa payWave transaction is a transaction where the card or mobile device is tapped onto the merchant's card terminal through contactless technology.
Yes, card info can potentially be stolen from tap-to-pay, mainly through methods like "ghost tapping," where criminals use hidden or disguised readers to capture data from a short distance, though it's generally safer than older methods, especially with mobile wallets using dynamic codes; however, vigilance is key, so monitor statements, use RFID-blocking sleeves, and turn off tap-to-pay when not needed.
The 2/3/4 rule: According to this rule, applicants are limited to two new cards in 30 days, three new cards in 12 months and four new cards in 24 months. The six-month or one-year rule: Some credit card issuers may let borrowers open a new credit card account only once every six months or once a year.
You make a contactless payment by tapping the part of your card with the contactless indicator on or near the part of the merchant's card reader or point-of-sale device emblazoned with the contactless symbol. With a mobile wallet, you simply open the wallet app and tap the phone as you would the card.
The 2/3/4 rule is a guideline, primarily used by Bank of America, that limits how many new credit cards you can get: no more than 2 in 30 days, 3 in 12 months, and 4 in 24 months, helping to prevent over-application and manage hard inquiries on your credit report. While not universal, it's a useful benchmark for responsible card application, though other banks have different rules (like Chase's 5/24 rule).
Same station exits
If you touch in when you enter a station and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit charge. These are: Between 0 - 2 minutes: a maximum fare. If you re-enter the same or a different station within 45 minutes, you'll be refunded.
With unique encryption, reduced exposure to skimmers, and the convenience of keeping your card in hand, Tap to Pay is a safer way to make everyday purchases.