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by denosawr 1875 days ago
I live in Australia, where most large banks support Apple Pay and all payment terminals support it too. That's probably a result of the Aussie market's love of contactless - for normal shopping, practically nobody swipes a card anymore when you can just tap and go.

Apple Pay takes that a step further and I can now tap and go from my phone. It's incredibly convenient because I know it's supported everywhere with a payment terminal. And I do have a wallet, with my driver's license, my card, my public transport card and a few notes in it - it just stays in the glovebox of my car if I'm getting groceries or going shopping somewhere. That way I don't have to worry about losing it or having it stolen. Plus, for doing everyday things, I don't really feel like I have a need to keep ID on me at all times - and if I do, I just bring my license.