samsung pay

[jrsharp70]

I quit using android pay a while back because the results were inconsistent and i don't like holding up a line so I can try a gadget.

So now i have Samsung pay. Supposed to work with any terminal. Sweet. I set it up, go to my local convenient store and... card read error.

I swear, when is this going to get sorted out... I love this phone. Was really looking forward to using my phone most of the time to pay. What a shame. If it doesn't work consistently, I'm just not going to use it.

 

[MisterEd]

I see that once in a while but overall it works great. I find you need to touch the device at the top part of the credit card "slider." I also found removing the case helps a lot (a real PITA) in places where it is flaky.

I agree though, until and unless EVERY STORE accepts it it's nothing but a novelty because if you still have to take out your plastic card at various places it defeats the purpose other than for the "cool factor."

My favorite one is whenever I go to Wegman's supermarket it works fine but the entire credit card display switches to Spanish so I need a translator!

 

[maf113]

Samsung pay works at most but not all terminals. I have run into only a few places where it did not work. Where it does work it does so quickly and still amazes some ckerks.

 

[jrsharp70]

I'm a sucker for technology. If I haven't given up on it by now and i've been using n f c payments since the samsung galaxy nexus, i'm sure I'll keep standing there like an ***** trying to make payments with the phone.

It's funny, the only place that I know 100% for sure that my payment will never be denied is McDonald's, and that's the place that I like to eat the least

 

[mikef91]

I'm a sucker for technology. If I haven't given up on it by now and i've been using n f c payments since the samsung galaxy nexus, i'm sure I'll keep standing there like an ***** trying to make payments with the phone.

It's funny, the only place that I know 100% for sure that my payment will never be denied is McDonald's, and that's the place that I like to eat the least

I have not had any problems at all. It works everywhere for me.

 

[bluegrizzlies1]

I can't get it to work at Walmart

 

[Gearswinger]

I can't get it to work at Walmart

Worked yesterday for me at Walmart.

 

[Oj467]

It's worked everywhere I've tried so far.

 

[felloffthetruck]

It works just fine for me. If you get the card read error, just try again and it will work.

 

[ecfritts]

I used it today at Red Robin (at the kiosk on the table) then went to Barnes & Noble...I took out my phone, the kid behind the counter said "Oh, no we don't take Apple pay"...I said, yeah - it's not Apple pay. It went through and he said "Oh, cool!" My kids really think its neat.

 

[KupKrazy]

I've had that card error message come up and interestingly it still worked. I think at either Best Buy or Target.

 

[bluegrizzlies1]

Originally Posted by bluegrizzlies1<br />
I can't get it to work at Walmart

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Worked yesterday for me at Walmart.

How did u use it does the cashier do anything before you scan the phone?

 

[G6400]

I wish the Home Depot would be involved more to accept newer and more secure technology as SamPay is. There is always tricks and it worked 2x out of like 20...

 

[jneusch]

The other benefit is the virtual card number. Your actual cc number is not being transmitted since a virtual number is created. This adds an additional layer of security in the event of a breach or hack.

 

[jrsharp70]

I wish the Home Depot would be involved more to accept newer and more secure technology as SamPay is. There is always tricks and it worked 2x out of like 20...

I use PayPal at home depot. Super easy, no wallet or phone required. And you can have the items in your cart online and have them waiting for you at the front desk.

Off topic I know, but awesome none the less.

 

[Sdn2995]

Sometimes the cashier has some input they need to do i.e. if it is credit or debit or to aknowledge they saw your id. I have found myself telling the cashier as i am pulling out my phone that i am using a debit card and almost everytime it works. I have had a 98% sucess rate. Home depot is the only place i have trouble, it did work fine but recently they did something that broke it. You can't even use pay pal even though it is on the pay terminal

 

[Che Minati]

Samsung pay is awesome..it works 9 outta 10 places for me..enough that i dont even worry bout it failing.

 

[EMGSM]

I haven't had any problems. I've used it at Subway, Wal-mart, Best Buy, Albertsons, Lowes, 99 cent store, and Michael's just to name a few.

 

[guinnkevinr]

Samsung pay worked for me at best buy and Walgreens. Not much luck at whole foods. Their system kept denying the payment.

 

[mikef91]

Samsung pay worked for me at best buy and Walgreens. Not much luck at whole foods. Their system kept denying the payment.

That's weird because Whole Foods uses NFC as they also accept Apple Pay. There's usually never an issue through NFC payment machines, only the ones that aren't NFC and you need to use MST.