Contact Free Cards.

[Svejk]

Should have read the 'bumf' that came with it. But, presumably, they have a very low limit for security reasons. (when used in contactless mode)

[Hopkirk]

Yes, the most that can be lost in one transaction is £30.

[Svejk]

Right, that makes sense. Is it £30 a day, do you think?

[hc4361]

No. £30 per transaction. You can use the card many times a day

[Svejk]

You could nick a few quid if you were fortunate enough to find one then. Right, I have to pop out. ;-)

[hc4361]

If you make several transactions in quick succession, you will have to enter the PIN

[ummmm]

I thought at the beginning contactless could only be used three times a day and any other transactions you'd have to use your pin. Not so as I spent an afternoon in a pub using my (his) card numerous times.

[ummmm]

Obviously I don't drink fast enough!!!

[Svejk]

Did you ask, ummmm?

[ummmm]

Ask what?

[hc4361]

No three transaction a day limit now, ummmm.

[Svejk]

They are very good though. Quick and no wear and tear. I was always wearing the chip & pin variety out. Too heavy handed. I suspect.

[Svejk]

Ask your OH before you took his card out for a drink.

[Old_Geezer]

I thought they were pushed to everyone to reduce security and potentially cause stress and worry for the customer. I see no convincing reason for them to exist and no excuse for sending them out as default.

[hc4361]

I'm not surprised at all by your viewpoint, AOG.
It's safer than losing your wallet full of cash, which you have no hope of getting back.

[ivor4781]

never once in hundreds of uses have i had to enter my pin number?

[Old_Geezer]

Not as safe as having a normal card without the security flaw.

[ivor4781]

btw always carry your lost credit / debit card phone number on your mobile then if you loose it contact them immediately

[ummmm]

Of course Svejk. If I have the card it's because he's given it to me. I'm not a shopaholic and I'm not carefree with money plus my wages get paid into his bank account.

[ladybirder]

Svejk, never read the bumf on anything unless disaster strikes and then only if you can't get someone else to fix it.