Q: ApplePay UK Starbucks Visa or MasterCard is this a scam?

ApplePay UK Starbucks wanted to know if my card linked to ApplePay was Visa or MasterCard before they would except payment is that right I thought no card details should be passed on?

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Posted on Aug 14, 2015 4:23 PM

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Jonathan UK Aug 14, 2015 5:01 PM in response to AlanUK1
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Aug 14, 2015 5:01 PM in response to AlanUK1

Hi Alan

It is not necessarily a scam, but they certainly don't need to know that information.

When you pay with Apple Pay, your debit / credit card number isn't even sent to the retailer's terminal.

You can report your experience to Apple here:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/apple-pay.html
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AlanUK1 Aug 15, 2015 9:44 AM in response to Jonathan UK
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Aug 15, 2015 9:44 AM in response to Jonathan UK

Hi Jonathan,
Thanks very much for your quick reply and link so I can report it to Apple.
Have a great weekend.
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Jonathan UK Aug 15, 2015 9:46 AM in response to AlanUK1
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Aug 15, 2015 9:46 AM in response to AlanUK1

Hi Alan - you're welcome! Have a great one yourself
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