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I heard that if I do transaction using Apple Pay with Bluetooth setting on that I can be potentially breached by a hacker. Any truth to this?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 12, 2023 6:36 AM

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May 12, 2023 6:41 AM in response to Saegzz

No, Bluetooth is not involved with Apple Pay. Apple Pay uses Near Field Communication (NFC).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near-field_communication

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