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Just wondering, how many people have/use google wallet. I just don't know what the big fuss is about. I have pay pass on my debit card and i hardly use it.
for those who use google wallet do you gotta have the app running or is it like NFC?
eyekyu said:
Just wondering, how many people have/use google wallet. I just don't know what the big fuss is about. I have pay pass on my debit card and i hardly use it.
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Just another way to pay that's a cool novelty.
for those who use google wallet do you gotta have the app running or is it like NFC?
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It opens the app for your PIN when you set the phone on the terminal, you enter the PIN and place it back down, and it makes the sale. It initializes with NFC to know to accept the payment.
Slightly off topic, but did anyone receive a $10 credit after activating a Google Prepaid card on Google Wallet?
Imagine a credit/debit/giftcard that doesn't physically exist in your wallet but you can use it at certain stores to pay for things. That is what the big deal is.
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It opens the app for your PIN when you set the phone on the terminal, you enter the PIN and place it back down, and it makes the sale. It initializes with NFC to know to accept the payment.
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so one would need NFC enabled on the phone?
androidlicious said:
Slightly off topic, but did anyone receive a $10 credit after activating a Google Prepaid card on Google Wallet?
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I though the credit was for only Sprint users???
androidlicious said:
Slightly off topic, but did anyone receive a $10 credit after activating a Google Prepaid card on Google Wallet?
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yes
eyekyu said:
so one would need NFC enabled on the phone?
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Yes NFC has to be enabled... its an NFC payment lol. NFC doesn't drain battery or anything.
I though the credit was for only Sprint users???
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Every Google Wallet user gets a $10 credit the first time it gets activated. Sprint users get a special offer of another $40 3 weeks after they activate.
Its the cooler way of paying . Aka the future.
Watch a video on it but
U won't know until u own it
Cool factor 10/10
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androidlicious said:
Slightly off topic, but did anyone receive a $10 credit after activating a Google Prepaid card on Google Wallet?
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I did.
nexus9988 said:
yes
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And for ones bought from Google, for the ten dollar one
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I see this taking off if all stores loyalty cards support this. My girls pure would lose ten pounds from just caryibg all those store cards
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Only thing I don't like is that you can't add less than $20 to it when adding funds. :/
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I used the $10 credit that is given so far.
Unless they open up more cards where I can link my debit, I don't plan on using it much. Linking all the crappy loyalty cards would be a real plus, I hate the space they take up.
lordkaosu said:
I used the $10 credit that is given so far.
Unless they open up more cards where I can link my debit, I don't plan on using it much. Linking all the crappy loyalty cards would be a real plus, I hate the space they take up.
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I don't understand the problem most people have with loyalty cards. I never take the cards with me, I always give my phone #
Anyone get an offer from Citi when messing around with it?
I received an offer for a $3,000 Citi MasterCard, 0% APR for first 12 months, 17% afterwards, no annual fees.
I accepted it since we just purchased a house and it's nice to have it on hand for any oh no moments, I added it to GWallet for sh!ts n giggles. got a letter in the mail thanking me for using GWallet...
Used wallet once. Novel idea, but we don't have the NFC market like japan does. You can swipe your phone at vending machines over there.
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Used wallet once. Novel idea, but we don't have the NFC market like japan does. You can swipe your phone at vending machines over there.
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My Work has em, feel like a bad ass in the break room.
Can you use any credit card you want with google wallet? Or is it set up as a mastercard only?
I have used it at 7-Eleven using the $10 credit from activating Google Wallet.
adamhlj said:
Can you use any credit card you want with google wallet? Or is it set up as a mastercard only?
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right now they only support Citibank Mastercards that have Pay-pass capability. You can try a standard Citibank Mastercard, see if you might get lucky...
It's been two years and until yesterday, I was still able to use my Australian credit card to purchase apps in their USD price by setting a US billing address in Google Wallet. But today it failed. This means, I will no longer able to purchase US market-only apps in the future.... sad.
Last year it were all good, I can even buy music in this way (through VPN + Market Enabler). Since this year, I found Google has gradually blocked fake address non-US credit card from buying in US Play Store. And all market enabler apps have been removed from Play Store now.
I'm just wondering, at this stage, is there still any way to purchase in US store, in US dollar, if you don't have a US credit card? Many thanks!
btw, my Galaxy Nexus is rooted, and I still have a copy of market enabler app. Any comments will be appreciated.
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in Google Wallet, the error message saying like this. Is that possible this issue caused by other reason?
Google has cancelled your order. You won't be charged.
Reason: Took too long to deliver
Comments from Google: "auto cancelation"
Hazyman said:
It's been two years and until yesterday, I was still able to use my Australian credit card to purchase apps in their USD price by setting a US billing address in Google Wallet. But today it failed. This means, I will no longer able to purchase US market-only apps in the future.... sad.
Last year it were all good, I can even buy music in this way (through VPN + Market Enabler). Since this year, I found Google has gradually blocked fake address non-US credit card from buying in US Play Store. And all market enabler apps have been removed from Play Store now.
I'm just wondering, at this stage, is there still any way to purchase in US store, in US dollar, if you don't have a US credit card? Many thanks!
btw, my Galaxy Nexus is rooted, and I still have a copy of market enabler app. Any comments will be appreciated.
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Google has cancelled your order. You won't be charged.
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Comments from Google: "auto cancelation"
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I don't think there's a way. A legal way, at least.
Have you tried using on of those prepaid (online) creditcards?
If you want to buy a tablet from the store, get a US address via a service such as bundlebox.com and have it delivered there before shipping to your country.
I have the same issue, I already have access to the US Play Store using DroidVPN but when I tried to get the free stuff it gives me an error... I tried using the Paypal test cards and did not work for the free stuff.. have you been able to work this out?
Thanks!
For the last 2 days I've been stumbling across this "ISIS Mobile payment" platform. It looks to be getting a lot of attention and is supported by AT&T, T Mobile, and Verizon. According to a few sources it will be available for a few devices (including ours) next month.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/isis-mobile-payment-system-primed-for-september-launch-supporte/
http://androidspin.com/2012/08/28/list-of-approved-isis-devices-by-carrier-do-you-have-one/
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-...ystem-to-debut-in-september-after-delays.html
http://androidcommunity.com/isis-mobile-payments-coming-in-september-20120828/
So my question is, why is ISIS getting the attention and props from the carriers over Google Wallet? Is it more secure? Is it financially supported by the carriers?
I'm confused...
the carriers want the money that such a service brings and are trying to screw Google
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ISIS is a way for operators to get money out of NFC, that's why the operators are blocking Google Wallet from working. This is the same as Tethering.
The only thing starting next month is a test trial in Salt Lake City and Austin. Which, I believe, has been delayed from a previously announced July launch. I'm guessing a wider rollout will be sometime next year.
a4ol said:
ISIS is a way for operators to get money out of NFC, that's why the operators are blocking Google Wallet from working. This is the same as Tethering.
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Interesting... Makes perfect sense.
I've been reading and saw few YouTube clips... And Iris system looks 10 times more difficult to purchase. (compared to google) the security is ten times greater due to constant changing of the back of plastic 3 digit security code. (whew!)
Google wallet is obviously less with security.
Since Iris is backed by the 3 major 4G and lte service. Many vendors and merchants will adapt this feature very soon. This payment system was long existed in South Korea (visited galaxy s2 days) and citizens use it like it's their wallet.
Not sure Americans would be able to adapt and execute the isis business model and availability of credit cards.
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Interesting... Makes perfect sense.
I've been reading and saw few YouTube clips... And Iris system looks 10 times more difficult to purchase. (compared to google) the security is ten times greater due to constant changing of the back of plastic 3 digit security code. (whew!)
Google wallet is obviously less with security.
Since Iris is backed by the 3 major 4G and lte service. Many vendors and merchants will adapt this feature very soon. This payment system was long existed in South Korea (visited galaxy s2 days) and citizens use it like it's their wallet.
Not sure Americans would be able to adapt and execute the isis business model and availability of credit cards.
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Bull**** NFC chip than. Just let us use google wallet... Perfect option why wait for something else that does the exact same ****ing thing.. Why let us use all these other Google apps but not Wallet? The limitations on our device (and all other devices) are ridiculous especially if you paid a lot of money for it (which we already do)...
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Bull**** NFC chip than. Just let us use google wallet... Perfect option why wait for something else that does the exact same ****ing thing.. Why let us use all these other Google apps but not Wallet? The limitations on our device (and all other devices) are ridiculous especially if you paid a lot of money for it (which we already do)...
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Just after I left Verizon, they were fined by the FCC for blocking tethering apps. It was part of their agreement when acquiring LTE spectrum that the customer would be free to use whatever software they wanted on their devices. I wonder if they are also blocking Google Wallet since this would also be in breach of their agreement.
As for ATT and T-Mobile, it would be nice to have support without resorting to workarounds.
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Just after I left Verizon, they were fined by the FCC for blocking tethering apps. It was part of their agreement when acquiring LTE spectrum that the customer would be free to use whatever software they wanted on their devices. I wonder if they are also blocking Google Wallet since this would also be in breach of their agreement.
As for ATT and T-Mobile, it would be nice to have support without resorting to workarounds.
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I have to think there's an Anti-Trust class action coming if they dont change their ways pretty quickly here.
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Interesting... Makes perfect sense.
I've been reading and saw few YouTube clips... And Iris system looks 10 times more difficult to purchase. (compared to google) the security is ten times greater due to constant changing of the back of plastic 3 digit security code. (whew!)
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Yeah, I tried using the Iris system and now I wear an eye patch.
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Since Iris is backed by the 3 major 4G and lte service. Many vendors and merchants will adapt this feature very soon. This payment system was long existed in South Korea (visited galaxy s2 days) and citizens use it like it's their wallet.
Not sure Americans would be able to adapt and execute the isis business model and availability of credit cards.
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I guess this ISIS release is a positive in this regard as it will give us more places to use Google Wallet. Right now I don't go to a single place regularly that allows me to use Google wallet.
The best part is fine print
www paywithisis com/terms-of-service.xhtml#four
Do you guys think Sprint have something do with Google Wallet not to be released on others carriers. And in the other hand some says that phones from other carriers not sprint doesnt have the corrected codes for wallet. That google would have to update them
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Do you guys think Sprint have something do with Google Wallet not to be released on others carriers. And in the other hand some says that phones from other carriers not sprint doesnt have the corrected codes for wallet. That google would have to update them
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Plenty of people have Google Wallet up and running on other carriers besides Sprint. Obviously it is a work around, but anyone that truly wants to use Google Wallet doesn't have to look very far or put much effort in getting it to work for their device regardless of carrier.
ingenious247 said:
Yeah, I tried using the Iris system and now I wear an eye patch.
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I don't think any one (other than me) got that. But very funny
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Eye saw what he did there.
No ISIS for you! (said in soup nazi voice)
I live in Salt Lake, one of the test cities. I got the isis sim card from tmobile but isis wouldn't install on my s3. I retored my stock rom and it installed just fine. Then I installed my stock rom after rooting and got the following (see image below) when i installed and tried to run isis.
Bottom line, u root, no isis.
So far the only isis specific terminal I've seen here in salt lake is the light rail system. I tried google wallet on it and it said I paid but the transaction never went through. I'm hoping the pay termials will take either. I applaud that isis may make nfc more visible and acceptable to the general public but restrictions make it doa.
All that said, im back to liquid smooth....
f*** Isis, Google FTW
btw how do the carriers make money off nfc with Isis?
AttachedSilver said:
f*** Isis, Google FTW
btw how do the carriers make money off nfc with Isis?
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Seriously? They get a cut of each transaction. How do you think atm's make money?
Here's your sign.
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Seriously? They get a cut of each transaction. How do you think atm's make money?
Here's your sign.
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So Google doesn't make money for the carriers & that's why they block it?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...ake-city-and-austin-heres-the-full-breakdown/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/22/isis-nfc-payments-go-live-in-austin-and-salt-lake-city/
I downloaded the At&T Isis App and after starting the App up, I receive the message "This phone does not meet requirements to run the Isis Wallet." Anyone else getting this?
I'm on full stock, non-rooted s3 so I'm a bit surprised by this. The app also says it won't work if you are rooted. This is terribly frustrating as I've been wanting to use Google Wallet forever now...
Are you in Austin or Salt Lake City?
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Are you in Austin or Salt Lake City?
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Yeah I'm in Austin.
Edit: So after doing a bit of investing, in order to make this App work on your device you need to go into At&T and receive a new SIM card that is "secure". Will go in later today and report back. Hopefully I won't encounter clueless employees and can actually get the SIM that works with this (hopefully free).
Official Press release:
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?p...goriesRssFeeds (AT&T All Categories RSS Feeds)
Please, don't.
Supporting Isis is supporting carrier collusion that is purposefully excluding Google Wallet and other competitors from compatible phones. I live in SLC and I absolutely will not support this crap. Also, it hardly supports any cards and is overall a huge waste of time and money.
ISIS can go FOAD.
The carriers blocked a viable Google Wallet on flimsy claims of "insecurity" and made millions of people go without it at all and are still waiting for them to finish their half-baked ISIS just so that they could dictate having a bigger percentage of the transaction pie.
Went to AT&T and switched out my SIM for a new one and now can use ISIS. Its free to do and they were prepared (I was the 3rd person to come in to do this). It comes with $10 preloaded onto the app and you can get an additional $15 if you make the card "reloadable". I walked down a few blocks to the Whole Foods and purchased lunch with it. Funny how the people that work there still don't know you can now pay by NFC with your cell. I also had a women behind me comment on it and asked if her Iphone5 can do that too
Anyways, look...I didn't create this thread to start a debate over ISIS. At the end of the day, ISIS supports my AMEX card which is the only one I use anyways. What exactly is Google Wallet doing that ISIS isn't for me right now? I've been wanting to use Gwallet forever, and I would be happy to switch over to it if carries allow it, but until then, I'll let Google fight that war.
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Anyways, look...I didn't create this thread to start a debate over ISIS. At the end of the day, ISIS supports my AMEX card which is the only one I use anyways. What exactly is Google Wallet doing that ISIS isn't for me right now? I've been wanting to use Gwallet forever, and I would be happy to switch over to it if carries allow it, but until then, I'll let Google fight that war.
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The problem is that this attitude is telling the carriers "It's okay, you can do whatever you want because I'll just go along with it. It's not my battle to fight." It IS your battle to fight, as their customer. Google isn't preventing you from using Wallet, your carrier is. And the only way you can tell them that is not okay is by not using the payment system they have basically illegally colluded to create. We can only hope the FCC gets involved sooner rather than later.
Anyway, there is no telling you that Google Wallet is doing anything for you right now, because you aren't being allowed to use it.
edit: I also just went to the FCC page and filed a complaint about Isis. If enough people do this we may get an investigation.
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I also had a women behind me comment on it and asked if her Iphone5 can do that too
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It doesn't like root and I think it uses the Samsung status field that says modified or normal to figure it out. We just need a way to make the phone report normal now.
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It doesn't like root and I think it uses the Samsung status field that says modified or normal to figure it out. We just need a way to make the phone report normal now.
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True it does not like root.
I unrooted but still have the Modified status and ISIS installed and setup. My cards still havent been added, but dont know if thats an ISIS thing or related to the fact that I _was_ rooted.
Figured Id give it a try, then back to Google Wallet.
Any word on if this gets billed as "ISIS $TRANSACTION_VENDOR" or directly as "$TRANSACTION_VENDOR"? Google Wallet bills as something like "GOOGLE WALLET $TRANSACTION_VENDOR" causing bonus rewards on cards to get thrown off. This means like transactions like gas or restaurants that normally should get 2-5% rewards only get 1% making wallet not financially worth the convenience.
Are the sim cards ONLY in SLC and Austin? Also, does Isis work on any paypass terminal like gwallet or only Isis enabled terminals?
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GJMarmots said:
True it does not like root.
I unrooted but still have the Modified status and ISIS installed and setup. My cards still havent been added, but dont know if thats an ISIS thing or related to the fact that I _was_ rooted.
Figured Id give it a try, then back to Google Wallet.
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What did you use to unroot?
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cmjkxa said:
Are the sim cards ONLY in SLC and Austin? Also, does Isis work on any paypass terminal like gwallet or only Isis enabled terminals?
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Yes, sim cards only in SLC and Austin, but it should work anywhere you see the wireless pay sign (three wireless waves). There are supposedly some Isis specific terminals that let you redeem rewards and payment at the same time but even here in SLC havent seen those.
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I just went into SuperSU and selected Unroot. It did its thing, and rebooted my S3 and tada Isis stopped complaining and let me setup a wallet. But still no cards added, will have to call about that.
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Yes, sim cards only in SLC and Austin, but it should work anywhere you see the wireless pay sign (three wireless waves). There are supposedly some Isis specific terminals that let you redeem rewards and payment at the same time but even here in SLC havent seen those.
I just went into SuperSU and selected Unroot. It did its thing, and rebooted my S3 and tada Isis stopped complaining and let me setup a wallet. But still no cards added, will have to call about that.
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So you still have busybox installed yet ISIS worked? What does your status say in Settings - about. Modified or Normal?
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So you still have busybox installed yet ISIS worked? What does your status say in Settings - about. Modified or Normal?
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Im still new to Android, so not sure what Busybox is. But unless SuperSU took it out, its safe to assume its still there.
It says Modified. Its my understanding that the only way to make it go back to Normal is to do a full reflash of the stock firmware. Something Im not interested in doing. I read TriangleAway would reset the Flash counter but not the Status.
Also I did not use TriangleAway, nor did i use a method of rooting that would not trip the Flash Counter.
So with that being said it may explain why Isis isnt working. However I have not revealed that fact to support, because I used to work in support and when people here something "off" they latch on to it. The problem I have is the Isis App not connecting to the Isis servers to download the cards.
ATT sent me to Isis directly who has sent it to their server team.
So it could be my past rooting causing issues or something dumb on their end.
I have Google Wallet installed on the device as well, so who knows it thats playing havoc too. I have never tested Google Wallet at a terminal yet so unsure if its actually working.
But as Superm1 noted, Im not keen to use GWallet or Isis for main payment just so I can lose out on rewards or buyer protection.
Went ahead and picked up one of the new sim cards just because I could. When and if it supports root and Jelly Bean is when I might start using it.. Until then it just seems useless
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Went to AT&T and switched out my SIM for a new one and now can use ISIS. Its free to do and they were prepared (I was the 3rd person to come in to do this). It comes with $10 preloaded onto the app and you can get an additional $15 if you make the card "reloadable". I walked down a few blocks to the Whole Foods and purchased lunch with it. Funny how the people that work there still don't know you can now pay by NFC with your cell. I also had a women behind me comment on it and asked if her Iphone5 can do that too
Anyways, look...I didn't create this thread to start a debate over ISIS. At the end of the day, ISIS supports my AMEX card which is the only one I use anyways. What exactly is Google Wallet doing that ISIS isn't for me right now? I've been wanting to use Gwallet forever, and I would be happy to switch over to it if carries allow it, but until then, I'll let Google fight that war.
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If Isis works I'm all for it. In the beginning Google wallet wasn't much to get excited about either. You could only use Citi or prepaid wallet cards. As far as security is concerned, the argument can go both ways. As far as Isis doesn't charge some hidden fee I couldn't care less. I look forward to getting it out when it comes to my area.
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Any word on if this gets billed as "ISIS $TRANSACTION_VENDOR" or directly as "$TRANSACTION_VENDOR"? Google Wallet bills as something like "GOOGLE WALLET $TRANSACTION_VENDOR" causing bonus rewards on cards to get thrown off. This means like transactions like gas or restaurants that normally should get 2-5% rewards only get 1% making wallet not financially worth the convenience.
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I have my AMEX card linked to Isis. Used it at Whole Foods and checked my Amex pending charges online. Has the normal Whole Foods vendor charge so I'm still getting points just fine. There is nothing in my statement that mentions Isis at all :good:
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I have my AMEX card linked to Isis. Used it at Whole Foods and checked my Amex pending charges online. Has the normal Whole Foods vendor charge so I'm still getting points just fine. There is nothing in my statement that mentions Isis at all :good:
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That's awesome, thanks for confirming. I can't wait to get myself an ISIS enabled SIM now
Hi. Since I'm not rooted anymore, I figured I'd start setting up a mobile payment thingy. Anyone play around with the included ISIS or Softcard? I remember Google Wallet in the past, but I'm sure its much better now. Anyone try them both on the Note 4; and do you have a preference over the other? Thanks.
Edit: Claimed a bunch of $20 Amazon gift cards on Softcard for October. I'm now on a Tmobile Note 4 (rooted) so I can't use Softcard anymore. I guess Google Wallet is the way to go now...
I've been using Wallet since I for this phone and it works really well. I prefer wallet because I can load just what I want to my Google account and not use my debit card.
I've yet to see Softcard used in my area. As it is right now, only my local Walgreens uses gWallet, so neither is really useful for in-store purchases.
So why does the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have an app on my new phone? I haven't opened it to see what is is...
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Go for Google wallet since you need a special Sim with softcard. Google wallet works flawlessly
nyydynasty said:
I've yet to see Softcard used in my area. As it is right now, only my local Walgreens uses gWallet, so neither is really useful for in-store purchases.
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Here it's can be used at Chevron, Subway, Foot Locker, American Eagle, Mcdonalds and countless vending machines. Apparently it's using American Express Serve to add most of your cards, debit cards and back accounts.
Borgador said:
So why does the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have an app on my new phone? I haven't opened it to see what is is...
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It's on our Note 4's when you get them. After update, the app is now called Softcard.
carmaruti said:
Go for Google wallet since you need a special Sim with softcard. Google wallet works flawlessly
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I dont think you need a special sim cause its included onto our Note 4's and easily downloaded from the PlayStore.
Here's a great reason to use Softcard. You get a $1 per tap up to $50 a month. It started in July and runs through the end of the year. All said, I'll have pocketed $300. Not counting the first time $50 sign-up bonus. Wallet's a solution looking for a problem and a cluster of an app UX wise.
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
I tried signing up for soft card but it says I need a new sim. That's dumb.
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Go for Google wallet since you need a special Sim with softcard. Google wallet works flawlessly
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falcons2 said:
I tried signing up for soft card but it says I need a new sim. That's dumb.
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There is a new sim that's required for softcard. It's called a "secure element" sim kinda like chip the Note 2 & other phones had built in to work with NFC. Now the NFC works with your sim's secure element so just stop in a store & ask then to swap your old micro sim for the new one.
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There is a new sim that's required for softcard. It's called a "secure element" sim kinda like chip the Note 2 & other phones had built in to work with NFC. Now the NFC works with your sim's secure element so just stop in a store & ask then to swap your old micro sim for the new one.
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I just got a new sim less than a month ago lol. Looks like I'll be getting another.
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I just used google wallets tap to pay yesterday for the first time ,and it work flawlessly at mcdonalds, I used it with my debit card. I think tap to pay is an amazing and convenient way to pay and it goes beyond just being secure its also safer at a POS. I myself work at gas station, i help hundreds of people a day who are constantly on their phones, whether it be in hand texting or making a call. When it comes to making your purchase at a POS you have to (most likely 9/10 people have their phones in hand already) put your phone down ( again most people will put their phone on the counter), pull out your wallet, find the card in our tightly packed wallets people have with all the cards we carry now a days. Swipe your card on the POS, put it back in your wallet, and HOPE you remember to pick up your phone and walk out with all your belongings. Where as with a Tap to Pay device, your phone being in your hand already, you load up your app or if you device already recognizes the POS, It will already have a credit/debit card preselected and just hover it over the POS and bam done. No having to dig out your wallet, leaving your stuff on the counter. Which means less potential to leave your phone or wallet behind, or even someone one just swiping it off the counter when your not paying attention.
Note4Mike said:
I just used google wallets tap to pay yesterday
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What you're describing applies to mobile payments in general. The only difference between Softcard and Google Wallet is the card's you can associate to them. Anywhere you can use one you can use the other.
Speaking of which, Rite Aid and CVS just deactivated their NFC networks to join Walmart, Best Buy, Target and others in MCX which is merchant sponsored and barcode based. With AT&T, VZW, T-Mobile, and a bunch of banks sponsoring Softcard, merchants with three trillion in revenue sponsoring MCX, and Apple and a bunch of banks sponsoring Apple Pay,
Google's pretty much on their own with wallet. If Google can't control what third parties do with Android their ability to dictate to merchants and the financial industry what to do with mobile payments sure ain't going to be any easier.
http://www.mcx.com/
netnerd said:
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
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How did you find out about this? I can't find anything about it.
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netnerd said:
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
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Never mind! Found it!!
netnerd said:
this is a NO FREAKING BRAINER needed !
Softcard, everytime you make a purchase with American Serve card, you get 1$ cashback !
and now through end of October, next friday, every credit cards you added to Softcard, they give you 20$ Amazon gift card !
i added 3 credit cards, and i already received 60$ in Amazon gift card !
Google Wallet give you sh*t !!
but i having problem with Softcard, i moved Softcard from Note3 to Note4, now i'm UNABLE to re-add my Serve card !
even i moved back to old phone, Note3, still UNABLE to re-add my Serve card ! WTF !
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I added a credit card and debit card. Added funds to my softcard. Now how long does it take before I receive the 20 bucks from amazon for each card I add? The cards I added was not on there list. Is that going to be an issue?
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borijess said:
I added a credit card and debit card. Added funds to my softcard. Now how long does it take before I receive the 20 bucks from amazon for each card I add? The cards I added was not on there list. Is that going to be an issue?
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credit cards only. American Serve card doesn't count. if you added American express, Wells fargo, or Chase, you will get 20$ for each card added AFTER you use that card on phone to pay at least once by Oct 31, 2014 (this friday). I added 2 American express, 1 chase card, I received 60$ amazon card.
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I tried using Isis/SoftCard, but it wouldn't take any of my regular cards! I had to use American Express, or sponsored banks. So I called American Express thinking that their prepaid card was one that charges your actual card when a payment goes through. No. You have to load the card, then use the card on SoftCard. For me, this is a waste of time. So then I used Goggle Wallet which accepted all my cards in a hurry, and I've been using it ever since! And I mean, c'mon, what Google product doesn't out perform some off-brand?
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I tried using Isis/SoftCard, but it wouldn't take any of my regular cards! I had to use American Express, or sponsored banks. So I called American Express thinking that their prepaid card was one that charges your actual card when a payment goes through. No. You have to load the card, then use the card on SoftCard. For me, this is a waste of time.
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you in such a hurry, no time to waste! this is why your pocket keeps dropping dollar bills! Isis (softcard) give you 1$ cashback on every purchase, google wallet give you sh$t! why pay more??
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netnerd said:
you in such a hurry, no time to waste! this is why your pocket keeps dropping dollar bills! Isis (softcard) give you 1$ cashback on every purchase, google wallet give you sh$t! why pay more??
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I do not have any cards that support this app natively. So for me, it's not worth the hassle of signing up for a new card with American Express, loading the card, then using it with SoftCard every time I wish to make a purchase.
You don't have to specifically load the Amex Serve card to use it. Once you sign up for it you link a debit card to it. When you use the phone to tap and pay, the funds get transferred from your debit card to the Serve card and then to the retailer. So the retailer never sees your debit card, just the Amex Serve card number. It's very easy to use, and like the person above said you get $1 back per purchase through the end of the year. I have also made over $300 back through the program. Been using it since April with the Galaxy S5 and now on my Note 4.