18-05-2016 11:00 via theguardian.com

Android Pay launches in the UK to rival Apple and Samsung Pay

Google’s contactless smartphone payment system finally launches in UK 12 months after US releaseGoogle’s contactless smartphone payment system Android Pay has finally launched in the UK with support for MasterCard and Visa cards from at least eight banks.
The service, which requires the Android Pay app, a smartphone running Android 4.4 KitKat or later and near field communications (NFC), will allow users to buy goods and services anywhere with a contactless payment terminal. Continue
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