• kutt@lemmy.world
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    14 hours ago

    Twint isn’t really an alternative. Swiss cards still use the visa/mastercard networks.

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      14 hours ago

      Twint does not use Visa or Mastercard at all, it’s connected to your bank account and works with QR codes, NFC and Phone Numbers.

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        13 hours ago

        That’s what i’m saying, it’s just like Wero but slightly more advanced, a way to pay without using your card.

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          13 hours ago

          Are you still using physical cards? I haven’t used a physical card in years since NFC has been commonplace.

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            13 hours ago

            Most of the time I use Apple Pay in person. However sometimes they don’t accept it online so I have to use my card.

            When I said “pay without using your card” I meant online, because I’ve never used Twint in a physical shop.

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              12 hours ago

              Are yon never buying stuff at a local butcher shop, flower truck or at a farmers store (Hofladen)? Most of them only take cash or Twint here.

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                  12 hours ago

                  Well cash is king, you’re actually doing the small stores a favor because even though Twint has really low fees and a threshold before they apply they still take a small cut at some point.

                  I just hate carrying coins. If we had CHF 1 notes I’d use cash more often.

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                    12 hours ago

                    True but it’s a bit hypocritical on my part. I should be using cash every time I can, not every time I can’t use my card/apple pay.