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Old 08-14-2021, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill14564 View Post
You can find some articles on Apple nagging users dating back to 2017. According to those, Apple gets a few cents for every transaction so the more people use it the more money they make.

Many gas stations and most grocery stores accept contactless payment and are compatible with Apple Pay. I find it more convenient to use my phone than to pull out my wallet and the card.
I appreciate your reply. Was aware of the transaction value to card issuers. But since Apple Pay is tied to a an issued credit card, didn't realize Apple gets some of the fee too. This was very helpful.