With digital payments being right at your fingertips, completing everyday transactions has never been easier. Not only is signing up for mobile payments fast, easy and secure, thousands of merchants across the globe have also adopted this convenient NFC method.
One of the key benefits of mobile payments is the ability to leave your card or even your entire wallet at home. With the convenience of having multiple cards in your digital or mobile wallet, you always have everything you need.
Another huge benefit of your mobile wallet is having all of your loyalty program information right on your phone, meaning no more digging through your wallet or bag looking for that coupon you thought you had!
For more information about Mobile Payments and how you can set your FVCbank Debit card up through Apple, Google, Samsung Pay and more, please contact your FVCbank representative or visit your local branch today.
Common Questions Regarding Mobile Payments
Q1. What is a Mobile Payment and how does it work?
A. A Mobile Payment is a safe and regulated transaction that takes place entirely through your smartphone using NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology.
Q2. Are Mobile Payments here to stay?
A. Mobile Payments provide all the features, convenience and security protocols necessary to serve a true function. Due to the ease and practicality of the method, adoption is not expected to slow down anytime soon.
Q3. What is NFC?
A. NFC or Near-Field Communication is an almost instant form of a wireless data transfer. The innovation allows an NFC-enabled device to communicate with another wirelessly if they are within an inch or two of each other. Some of the most common uses of NFC technology are products and services such as Mobile Payments and Virtual Business Cards.
Q4. Are Mobile Payments safe?
A. The safety and security of our customers is our number one priority. Your card number as well as your personal details will always be hidden when using this method of payment. In addition, all transactions performed through Mobile Payments with your FVCbank Debit Card are protected through our 24/7 Fraud-Monitoring System.
Q5. I want to return something that I purchased using Mobile Payments, can I?
A. Yes, using your device account number the cashier will be able to find the transaction and process the return.