Hi Tim and interested members, Yes, I read Apple News and had read the article.
I had been a loyal CBA customer since leaving school and starting work back in 1960. This was the first time I was so disappointed with the CBA and spent ‘wasted’ time (similar to Daniel) campaigning for CBA to use Apple Pay. I couldn't believe that CBA a 'forward thinking bank' was not keeping up with technology. So what did I do about it? Macquarie Bank and ING Direct had Apple Pay so when the CBA didn’t follow, I already had Macquarie and ING Direct accounts (as well as CBA accounts), so I transferred most of my funds and payments from my CBA account to my Macquarie and ING Direct so I've been able to use Apple Pay for quite some time… Pay anyone… and with Wallet - Theatre Concert show seat number - check in for flights ‘Boarding Pass' - etc. I’ve found Apple Pay excellent service and with Touch ID… so easy! ;-) You can bet if the Banks ‘invent’ this ‘instant paying app’… the Banks will make money - the customers will pay! Well that’s my 5c added to the topic ;-)) Cheers, Ronni > On 31 Oct 2017, at 9:39 am, Michael Hawkins > <michael.hawk...@mjhawkins.com.au> wrote: > > Or it may be for economic reasons. For example, Apple may charge either the > Apple user or the bank a fee for each transaction, but the banks might not > charge the wallet user. > > Michael Hawkins > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 31 Oct 2017, at 9:31 am, Stephen Chape <chap...@bigpond.com > <mailto:chap...@bigpond.com>> wrote: > >> Gosh ! >> I understood that they had already been denied the Cartel by the ACCC. >> But looks like the decision is still pending. >> I may have to move to ANZ if they are going to cry and stamp their feet for >> a while yet. >> >> >>> On 31 Oct 2017, at 8:59 am, Daniel Kerr <wa...@macwizardry.com.au >>> <mailto:wa...@macwizardry.com.au>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Tim >>> >>> Yes, I’d read they were looking into that. >>> Which kinda begs the question …have they been holding out on ApplePay in >>> the fear it would kill their own App. They get people into their own Wallet >>> App first, then once they know people are using it, then let ApplePay come >>> on board. So after their own App has gained momentum it’s then “ok” to >>> allow Apple Pay. >>> But yes, more to add to the conspiracy ….er intrigue. :) >>> >>> Kind regards >>> Daniel >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone 7 >>> >>> --- >>> Daniel Kerr >>> MacWizardry >>> >>> Phone: 0414 795 960 >>> Email: <daniel AT macwizardry.com.au <http://macwizardry.com.au/>> >>> Web: <http://www.macwizardry.com.au <http://www.macwizardry.com.au/>> >>> >>> >>> **For everything Apple** >>> >>> NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal opinion and >>> as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the views of >>> MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or warrant any form of >>> warranty or accept liability. It would be appreciated that if any >>> information in this email is to be disseminated, distributed or copied, >>> that permission by the author be requested. >>> >>>> On 31 Oct 2017, at 6:15 am, Tim Law <t...@peoplehelp.com.au >>>> <mailto:t...@peoplehelp.com.au>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Something interesting to add to the intrigue, and perhaps why Westpac were >>>> being cagey to Daniel. >>>> >>>> Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>> Three banks snub Apple with own instant payments app >>>> The Sydney Morning Herald >>>> >>>> Three of the country's banking giants are joining forces to allow instant >>>> payments between people or to small businesses via a smart phone, with >>>> plans to ultimately roll out a cross-industry "digital wallet." Read the >>>> full story >>>> >>>> >>>> Shared from Apple News >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from Tim's iPhone >> >>
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