Some of us have even incorporated new tech into our daily lives to cut down on risks. Contactless pay went from a niche option in larger markets to a common method of completing a transaction in all markets across the nation. Need help setting up contactless pay? Tap or click here to find out how. RELATED: How to send money to friends and family through your phone This isn’t the first time biometric technology has been incorporated into the shopping process, though. Kim recently spoke about people in Sweden getting implanted microchips for shopping, employee sign-ins, and other day-to-day tasks in her Tech You Should Know podcast. Check it out here:
Other ways to shop safely
Your phone and smartwatch are two safe ways to make contactless payments via Google or Apple Pay, even if they aren’t as cool as waving your palm over a reader and walking away with your items. You can also use tap-to-pay enabled credit cards if you aren’t in an area where contactless payments are common. RELATED: 5 ways to take advantage of Apple Pay To identify POS machines that accept tap-to-pay, look for a symbol with four lines that look like a Wi-Fi symbol. That means you can use contactless pay at that terminal. Other retailers, like Walmart+, have incorporated Scan and Go, which allows you to use your phone to complete your purchase as you shop. You just scan the barcodes as you add items to your cart and then pay before leaving the store — no checkout lane required. Tap or click here to try Walmart+ for free.
