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0 pointstelotortium2y ago0 comments

> You guys have wallets? Seems like the only possession you’d really need to do anything useful is your phone.

I wouldn't want to be stuck away from home on a flight without some physical ID. Also don't want to completely rely on Apple Pay to buy anything (not to mention that some stores still don't take Apple Pay).

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xwdv2y ago

First of all, contrary to popular belief you don’t need physical ID at airports, you can go through another process to have your identity verified, it takes longer but it’s trivial.

Second, any place that doesnt take Apple Pay is not a place you should do business at. Even lowly kiosks and vending machines accept Apple Pay now. The places that are NOT accepting Apple Pay are a red flag, they are doing something nefarious by holding onto the old system of credit card processing (there are benefits and incentives to use contact less payments and places that refuse are actively missing out for a reason, there is literally no good reason to not take Apple Pay).

alistairSH2y ago

I don't need physical ID to get into the UK or EU? That's news to me.

And expecting ApplePay to be available everywhere? That's such a laughably US-centric (or maybe EU-centric) worldview.

justinclift2y ago

> contrary to popular belief you don’t need physical ID at airports

Guessing that's a US specific thing?

Unsure if that'd work for an Australian travelling around though, and I'd personally really rather not risk it going wrong. :)

mattpallissard2y ago

You don't need your ID card in the US, but you still need to prove who you are. Without it they'll ask you questions and try and look you up somehow.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

> In the event you arrive at the airport without valid identification, because it is lost or at home, you may still be allowed to fly. The TSA officer may ask you to complete an identity verification process which includes collecting information such as your name, current address, and other personal information to confirm your identity. If your identity is confirmed, you will be allowed to enter the screening checkpoint. You will be subject to additional screening, to include a patdown and screening of carry-on property.

jen729w2y ago

You don’t need ID to travel domestically in Australia.

Or do you mean ‘an Australian travelling around [in the USA]’?

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inemesitaffia2y ago

The world is a big place.

ClassyJacket2y ago

And how do i use Apple Pay when my phone is flat?

lmm2y ago

With a standard USB charger that you can find anywhere, because what kind of ridiculous consumer-hostile company would use a non-standard charging port oh wait.

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