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Now, I am with Bank of America, who does not offer Paypass, Paywave, Blink or anything. Kinda sucks.]]>Aug 21st 2008 9:59PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 22nd 2008 3:01AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 22nd 2008 3:20AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/
I have a PayPas Mastercard already but have never used it - we have the universal debit system called "Interac" here which is accepted at almost any retailer out there, and the payment comes directly out of my bank account instead of a credit card. Yes, you still need to swipe a card and input your PIN number, but it's a small hassle to know that it's a "debit" payment instead of a "credit" payment.

When the banks come up with RF payment directly from my bank account let me know, untill then this is just another method for the credit card companies to try to be me to rack up a balance. No thanks.]]>Aug 22nd 2008 11:03AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/
I had a mobile phone stolen about 5 years ago -- if it had such a chip on it, it would've been much worse than the nuisance it was. Reversing unauthorized charges on a credit card is easier, and doesn't leave you short of cash for weeks...]]>Aug 22nd 2008 3:29PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 22nd 2008 10:56PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/
Yes, I'm aware of that, and I'd be happy if the banks came out with a PINless RF payment system similar to PayPass, except actually out of my bank account. Yes, there would have to be limits to control fraud in case of loss, etc, but setting that up (perhaps $20 daily maximum, for example) is childsplay for the banks.

Untill that time, I'll continue to swipe my bank card and input my PIN. I won't use PayPass and run up my credit card balance simply for the "convenience factor" that the credit card companies like to push.]]>Aug 23rd 2008 7:56AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 22nd 2008 1:15PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 22nd 2008 1:16PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 22nd 2008 1:16PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/08/21/mastercard-fires-up-mobile-payment-trial-in-canada/Aug 26th 2008 9:55PM