How to Use Tap to Pay

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 2024
  • Have you wondered how to use tap to pay with your cards or electronic payments? I'll show you exactly how to use tap to pay with confidence! What can you use, what stores accept it, where do you tap, and how close do you need to be to the screen?
    Chapters:
    0:00 Tap to Pay intro
    0:26 What can you use?
    0:56 Where can you tap to pay?
    1:41 When do you tap to pay?
    1:58 Where do you tap on the machine?
    2:42 How close do you need to be?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 397

  • @movieholic-92
    @movieholic-92 Рік тому +280

    I'm here because I had no clue where I was supposed to place the card when I was at the counter. I didn't want to look like a fool, lol.

    • @TeaRose9
      @TeaRose9 Рік тому +12

      Same exactly. 🤦🏻‍♀️😆😆

    • @KnteShade
      @KnteShade Рік тому +2

      Same here as well... Thank you for the video

    • @sternarosenfeld407
      @sternarosenfeld407 Рік тому +2

      Should chip be facing you . I also don't know lol

    • @movieholic-92
      @movieholic-92 Рік тому +8

      @@sternarosenfeld407 Yup!! Chip face up.

    • @reynaldeslao9055
      @reynaldeslao9055 11 місяців тому

      This happened to me just now

  • @robertkoder
    @robertkoder 9 місяців тому +22

    Y'all feeling clueless? I'm a computer programmer and I had to look this up...

  • @cargocat1
    @cargocat1 2 роки тому +170

    Boy am I glad I'm not alone with this issue. Thanks for this great video.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +1

      Did you try it now?

    • @fleshplushie
      @fleshplushie 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@SmartFamilyMoney so do you have to enter your oin with tap to pay?

  • @mikebernhardt4639
    @mikebernhardt4639 10 місяців тому +29

    Your video was very helpful. I am a retired banker, and I was confounded when I "tapped" the card and nothing happened. Thank you for the lesson!!

  • @sober041978
    @sober041978 5 місяців тому +11

    Thanks! Just got a tap card and had no clue how to use it. Explanation is clear, short and no background music. Well done.

  • @patriciaevans5906
    @patriciaevans5906 Рік тому +14

    The first time I tried it I tapped everywhere except where I was supposed to! Finally I just laughed and said “help”! Cashier was very nice and helpful!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      Ha, I'm glad you figured it out! And unfortunately, every machine is a little different so it's hard to always look smooth with it.

  • @maesailor
    @maesailor Рік тому +21

    Yup, me too!
    I felt dumb asking so I’ve been trying to watch other people. I still wasn’t sure what they were doing.

  • @NellCurley
    @NellCurley Рік тому +16

    Thank you for this video! My bank sent me a contactless debit card, which I had mixed feelings about because I didn't love the chip card and this didn't seem like a step up. I've had several "Wait, where do I tap?!" moments in public that have been embarrassing. Knowing that it's simpler than I thought is very comforting 😊

  • @janisgiacoio2286
    @janisgiacoio2286 Рік тому +35

    Thank you! You speak clearly and concisely and don't waste time. Perfectly done!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @fleshplushie
      @fleshplushie 10 місяців тому

      ​@SmartFamilyMoney do you still have to enter the pin?

    • @Indy2-hr2ct
      @Indy2-hr2ct 7 місяців тому

      @@fleshplushiesometimes places will ask you to do that and/or sign

  • @NaomiStGregory
    @NaomiStGregory 8 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely! That’s why I searched for someone like you who’d lead the way!😅

  • @dorothyedge2747
    @dorothyedge2747 2 дні тому +1

    Just got my tap to pay card option. I came to UA-cam to see how to do it. Thank you for this video. Can't wait to "tap" or hover lol

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  День тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! "Hover to pay" doesn't sound as cool though LOL

  • @manchestermomma1587
    @manchestermomma1587 Рік тому +45

    Great video! And exactly what I needed. My daughter kept telling me to tap and I just felt stupid asking “Where?”

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому +6

      I understand! Since I made this video, I've actually run into a couple that were a bit different (of course!) but I have enough confidence to give it a try without feeling silly. I hope you can too!

  • @Kleve8
    @Kleve8 Рік тому +7

    Yes you're not the only one, I've been tap, tap, taping like a blind man. Much appreciate the video!!!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      So glad I could help! Have you tried it again?

    • @Kleve8
      @Kleve8 Рік тому

      @@SmartFamilyMoney Hoorah I did try it this week, and it worked! Thanks so much!😀

  • @MR-sx3od
    @MR-sx3od Рік тому +16

    Thank you! I have tried, failed, and resorted to inserting the card so I don’t look like an idiot. You’ve given me new confidence.

  • @gwkately
    @gwkately День тому

    Thanks, I didn't know what side of the card to use, until I saw you do it, THANKS!!!

  • @rainacherienne1010
    @rainacherienne1010 5 місяців тому +1

    I kept inserting the card for YEARS because I didn’t know how to tap. Finally I said enough. This is so much better, I wish I tried sooner.

  • @ChristmasNelson
    @ChristmasNelson 16 днів тому

    Oh Thank God.... I thought I was completely stupid because I couldn't figure this out. I'm a graphic designer and am at my computer all day long - you'd think I should understand technology. The problem, I figure out finally, is that all of the tap to pay or swipe to pay machines are different. Much like when going to a gas station - the pay machines are different - some ask you multiple questions before you actually pump the gas, while others don't. Thank you for your awesome video - I'm so glad that I don't have to be technologically challenged on this one any longer.

  • @OsMom133
    @OsMom133 Рік тому +4

    Thank you! Sent this to my mother. I love that you normalized her worries and provided easy helpful info.

  • @jeaniecape
    @jeaniecape 3 місяці тому +2

    Oh my gosh, I laughed so hard when I came across this video, because I have had TAP PHOBIA to the point that I just swipe every time instead of risking appearing stupid. LOL Thank you so much, can't way to tap tomorrow!

  • @matthewburkholder1076
    @matthewburkholder1076 Рік тому +3

    Us old folks need these videos lol.

  • @Len-kp7kl
    @Len-kp7kl 11 місяців тому +3

    A few days ago I received my new card and noticed that it had the tap to pay option. I have used it several times since and really like it. Your video was concise and very helpful. Thank you for helping out us newcomers to tap out here.

  • @Tony-th3qt
    @Tony-th3qt 4 місяці тому

    Thanks. Great video! You're definitely not the only one who had questions about tap to pay.

  • @adonisDNA2000
    @adonisDNA2000 9 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for taking one for the team😄 Now I can tap with confidence.

  • @moviebuffinla
    @moviebuffinla Рік тому +11

    Excellent tutorial and it's a good idea to use tap when it's available because it helps avoid your card getting skimmed by thieves.

    • @microtyger
      @microtyger 11 місяців тому

      That's right! 😮 I forgot about that. Ty 🙂

  • @juliediaz9460
    @juliediaz9460 Місяць тому

    Just watched your video today and it made me feel so much clearer. Thank you for creating it!

  • @sherrimatish5647
    @sherrimatish5647 Рік тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video. I was so intimidated by tap to pay, so afraid of looking dumb lol. It's nice to know I'm not the only one

  • @cassienalls3142
    @cassienalls3142 Рік тому +1

    I totally feel ya!!! Definitely had no idea how to do this and felt ridiculous trying! Thank you!!

  • @EntonioVillarreal
    @EntonioVillarreal 22 дні тому

    Thank u so much. I can totally relate. I'm actually going to use it for the first time in my own.. You video has been the only useful video!

  • @betsy1947
    @betsy1947 Рік тому +8

    Thank you! Just what I was looking for.

  • @lynn4547
    @lynn4547 Рік тому

    Thank You!! I was nervous to try it but now I’m feeling confident!!!

  • @ellenronning2274
    @ellenronning2274 Рік тому

    Was at the gas station and kept trying to get this to work..lol..was so easy after I watched your video! Thanks

  • @jayhanig54
    @jayhanig54 2 місяці тому

    Nope. You're definitely not the only one. I appreciate the effort you put into this.

  • @charlesmarschall1375
    @charlesmarschall1375 7 місяців тому

    I had no idea how tap to pay works. I don't have to look dumb because your video saved me from that. Thanks!

  • @josierobles3064
    @josierobles3064 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing this. Trying to keep up with these ever evolving pay methods has been a challenge. Your video was very helpful!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @rowenhenning5151
    @rowenhenning5151 Рік тому +3

    Definately helpful. I also was afraid I'd look dumb....especially since I'm 67 and sensitive to people thinking I'm technologically impaired when in fact I'm pretty good. Thanks for making this video!

  • @daven233
    @daven233 Місяць тому

    Thank you lady. This helped me.

  • @duskcatt
    @duskcatt 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for this video. I've been having trouble with chip readers ever since I went off to college. I have such bad anxiety about going grocery shopping knowing that my card is going to fight me. I always feel horrible bothering the attendants and embarrassed that my card is not working. Now I know where and how to tap my card 💜

  • @muttlee1213
    @muttlee1213 Рік тому +4

    Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!

  • @patrickbrowder6857
    @patrickbrowder6857 Місяць тому

    Well done. Keep making videos you're really good at it. Wish I could tap to get past the two annoying layers of security on everything at work these days!

  • @jamesd.1141
    @jamesd.1141 Рік тому

    Simple, concise video... I can say now say got the jist...thank you

  • @jackiehanna7377
    @jackiehanna7377 Рік тому

    I really appreciated your video! I was unsure about all the aspects you covered. Thanks!

  • @Lingbat2000
    @Lingbat2000 2 місяці тому +2

    I obviously am clueless, too, since I had to watch your video. Thanks

  • @cfulwood20007
    @cfulwood20007 Рік тому +1

    You were not alone. Thank you -I was feeling pretty inept!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      Did you do it after watching the video? We can do this!!!

  • @barneybuster8915
    @barneybuster8915 Рік тому +4

    Thank you, thank you. I have still not used contactless as I always shop online but am going out this week shopping with my contactless card.

  • @ideclair5866
    @ideclair5866 3 місяці тому

    Thank you..I just got a tap card and I was wondering about where to tap..You are so funny😊

  • @russelsalandy2318
    @russelsalandy2318 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm so glad I found your video it's very helpful . Now I know how to do this.

  • @angelacarmichael3889
    @angelacarmichael3889 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much. I was at a loss myself.

  • @karenkerr5435
    @karenkerr5435 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!!! I was at gas station getting ready to pay and I seen where it said “tap”. I’m thinking where??? People all around looking. I said forget it. I’ll do it the “old fashioned way “ lol. I went to my car afterwards and yep, I am watching your video! Thanks again

  • @AG-yh5hi
    @AG-yh5hi 25 днів тому

    This was super helpful - thanks for making this video!

  • @cjtabiri6481
    @cjtabiri6481 Рік тому

    I just had this issue yesterday!! Hence why I'm googling "how to use tap and pay" LOL.. thanks for the video.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      Well, I'm glad you stumbled onto my channel. I hope it helps for next time. 😄

  • @sarastitt4081
    @sarastitt4081 Рік тому +10

    Yes! I just got my card and you answered all my questions and calmed all my fears. 😂

  • @rodgersandrodgers8191
    @rodgersandrodgers8191 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks. You answered a question I had. Keep it up.

  • @janessaaleshire6889
    @janessaaleshire6889 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m 24 years old I’ve had anxiety since I was 17 with shitty parents so I never learned to pay for anything I always use cash haven’t paid for anything in forever I usually send my husband inside these days but I’m wanting to grow and this has been SOO HELPFUL THANK YOU.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  6 місяців тому

      I'm so glad I could help. Best of luck to you! ❤

  • @rachelresets
    @rachelresets 2 роки тому +8

    I haven't used tap to pay yet (didnt want to feel dumb 😅), but I will now that I know how to. 😄

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  2 роки тому +2

      Haha it really is great! Now I need to actually remember to use it!

  • @_Kittensworth
    @_Kittensworth 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! In this the year of our lord 2023 I've still been using the chip because I'm that terrified of looking stupid by tapping in the wrong place. The public cringe and social awkwardness was too much to a risk. Needed this!

  • @juliesulinski5814
    @juliesulinski5814 Рік тому +4

    Thanks! Just what I needed. 🙂

  • @Dudacoff
    @Dudacoff Рік тому +2

    I felt dumb too, that's why I'm here. Thanks!

  • @snow40741
    @snow40741 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for mentioning that Walmart doesn't have it because I was trying to figure out how to pay this way!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      You are able to file previous years and it can handle most fairly complex situations. I'd give it a try and see if you run into any trouble.

  • @wowbagger3505
    @wowbagger3505 Рік тому

    Tried it at a gas station once, didn’t seem to work not embarrassing, but like you I am one of those who are asked how to do things like this. I am looking for security info, but had to watch your video. I will be tapping tomorrow, thanks!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      I'm glad the video was helpful! Some gas pumps work great and some just don't want to work too.

  • @jnathan1312
    @jnathan1312 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @1121gsm
    @1121gsm Рік тому

    Great. Thanks. I'm going to Europe where they use this a lot and I too don't want to feel dumb. It really helped.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      I'm so glad it helped! I haven't used it in Europe - are their machines the same, I wonder?

  • @jimlytleworks
    @jimlytleworks Рік тому +1

    I didn't feel dumb but the checkout lady thought I was. Haha. Practice, practice, practice. : )

  • @jasonmh76
    @jasonmh76 Рік тому

    Loved this... Thank you!

  • @brucelyons2423
    @brucelyons2423 6 місяців тому

    I was wondering how to use my new card. Thank you!

  • @chuckbeattyo
    @chuckbeattyo 11 місяців тому

    Thanks. Very helpful, I came here to see how to do it. So thanks, helpful.

  • @RudyG-sy4nd
    @RudyG-sy4nd Місяць тому +1

    Yes I've tried using my car tapping it and I just get confused where to tap it.
    But now watching your video hopefully I finally got the hang of it thank you😊

  • @bobbybenson4149
    @bobbybenson4149 Місяць тому

    thank you!

  • @dianem7677
    @dianem7677 8 місяців тому

    ..very nice and helpful, thanks!

  • @t.k3025
    @t.k3025 3 місяці тому

    Thank you. Lots of skimmer activity near me. Going to start tapping.

    • @tncountryboy06
      @tncountryboy06 3 місяці тому

      Gotta make sure you have a tap to pay card. Not all cards do it

  • @AllyVincent-zq9se
    @AllyVincent-zq9se 2 місяці тому

    So helpful! Thank you

  • @jeansteiner242
    @jeansteiner242 Рік тому +5

    You’re not alone! I finally stopped trying to use it cuz I knew I looked dumb trying!

  • @artfay8382
    @artfay8382 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for this extremely helpful video. An example of what the internet should be for.

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  4 місяці тому

      You're very welcome! Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @kellywicka775
    @kellywicka775 7 днів тому

    Thankyou, I'm 43 and didn't know, just seen the wireless symbol on my card, opps

  • @topherming6565
    @topherming6565 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @caf0011
    @caf0011 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @stephanieb-qy7eu
    @stephanieb-qy7eu Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for this info

  • @tpreid2392
    @tpreid2392 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @ecf9674
    @ecf9674 Рік тому

    Now I know! Thanks!

  • @kennethfuquaii469
    @kennethfuquaii469 Рік тому +1

    Yes! You’re the only one!😂😂😂😂
    No , just kidding! Lol! There are so many out there just like us. Great job on the video!

  • @Kurrupt4Lyfe
    @Kurrupt4Lyfe 3 місяці тому

    I always stick my card in the slot, but I saw on the news that there are these new and improved super tiny card readers that scammers are sticking in those slots to steal your card information and they suggested for people to do the tap and pay instead. So here I am tryna learn how it's done. Thanks for this video!

  • @Barbara-qn7zr
    @Barbara-qn7zr Рік тому

    same! i had no idea where to tap!

  • @brucebay
    @brucebay Рік тому +1

    Thank you. I have noticed it on some of my cards didn't know exactly how to use it and didn't want to hold up the line ...

  • @mar25947
    @mar25947 Рік тому

    This was very helpful, thank you! I didn't event realize my card was setup for this until a restaurant serve tapped it. I never noticed the symbol, lol. My chip doesn't work, so I guess I'll start tapping. 😆

  • @uctcde
    @uctcde 3 місяці тому

    Thanks very informative video👍

  • @wandabailey8881
    @wandabailey8881 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank youuuuu so much😊

  • @ms.creepylee
    @ms.creepylee 11 місяців тому

    Thank you!!! ❤😂

  • @gezobel
    @gezobel 3 місяці тому

    Well done. Banks and retailers tell you how easy and wonderful contactless is but it would help a great deal if they also told you the simple steps to make it easy. Like most things it's not THAT easy when you don't know how and there is a large and impatient queue behind you!

  • @beardnovs8732
    @beardnovs8732 Рік тому

    Total respect Julian

  • @dawnkindnesscountsmost5991
    @dawnkindnesscountsmost5991 4 місяці тому

    Nope, you're not alone. I've not tried tap to pay yet, because I didn't know where or when to tap. Lol, I've only recently gotten used to inserting the chip instead of trying to swipe! Thank you for this very helpful information.

  • @joannebarron8502
    @joannebarron8502 11 днів тому

    It's not just you!😉 Awesome video, BTW.

  • @danamatsukawa4762
    @danamatsukawa4762 Рік тому

    I just got a new card with this feature. so glad I don't have to look foolish. thanks

  • @XxLukeNukemxX
    @XxLukeNukemxX Рік тому

    Thanks for your help I dropped a like for the video.

  • @Rose-ed2we
    @Rose-ed2we 2 місяці тому

    Lol....I tapped like a darn fool at Walmart.....thanks for this great video 😊

  • @johnsparozich6839
    @johnsparozich6839 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for the information, as I have no clue how you are suppose to tap neither.

  • @Egypttology
    @Egypttology Рік тому

    Hi I'm new to your channel and I'm new to credit cards. I wish you'd have shown the receipt portion, I heard the cashier hands it to you or the machine prints it out. You did good with explaining all the rest. I'm a new subscriber

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому

      Welcome! Yes, that's right - sometimes the person will hand you the receipt and sometimes it comes out of a machine. You might like this other video I have that shows the whole process for using a card in a store: ua-cam.com/video/4C2PGBtSZaM/v-deo.html

  • @chrismahony6979
    @chrismahony6979 2 місяці тому

    Brings back the old days when people had to learn how to use ATMs. There would be a line and people would make comments about how there should be practice ATMs next to the real ones. My debit card just expired and did not have the tap feature. When the chip failed, I would get to watch the cashiers try to use tap.

  • @myfavorites1016
    @myfavorites1016 Рік тому +1

    Omg this week i was at the gas pump , 😂🤣😂 i was tapping and moving that card 🤣 finally i just inserted the darn card and said to myself forget 😅

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  Рік тому +1

      Haha, did this video help at least? It's so confusing that they call it "tap" but it's really "hold it on there a while".

    • @myfavorites1016
      @myfavorites1016 Рік тому

      @@SmartFamilyMoney well ya no kidding here i am tapping that damn card by the reader and it wasn't doing a darn thing , so stupid to say tap 🤷‍♂️ but i finally even before kinda watching this video started having an idea not to tap 😂 , if that business ever has to look at the video footage of me by the pump they might say jeez what an idiot 😂

  • @InfoLunix
    @InfoLunix 2 місяці тому

    THANKS!! 😃

  • @justinvance9221
    @justinvance9221 9 місяців тому

    I tried and felt dumb so I just ended up inserting it. Thank you!

    • @SmartFamilyMoney
      @SmartFamilyMoney  8 місяців тому

      Did you try again after the video? I hope it worked!

    • @justinvance9221
      @justinvance9221 8 місяців тому

      @@SmartFamilyMoney Yes, it worked. Thank you for helping me feel prepared.

  • @finnster6582
    @finnster6582 Рік тому

    Thank God for you!