[stephen_g]

The magnetic stripe is basically phased out in Australia. Sometimes readers let you swipe if the chip doesn’t read after the second try, but the terminals actually don’t let you swipe otherwise and tell you to insert the card if you try!

It’s been like this for several years now - and tap to pay has basically been the default (for purchases under $100) for even longer.

[anitil]

I think the limit has been raised now? I bought something for around $130 and tapped for it the other day

[78zeros]

It was raised to $200 when the pandemic went into full swing, for 3 months initially and was extended. Most recent thing I found about it is from Sept last year - https://www.auspaynet.com.au/resources/ContactlessLimits