Daily Discussion Thread: Wed 06 Sep 2023 - eviltoast

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  • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    I went to Coles to exchange money for life and I put my card in and no prompts. So I tried it again and no prompts. So I proceeded to put my pin in and the cunt beeped at me. Of course there’s no attendant so I called over the top of a queue of people “scuse. Which way do I put my card in?”. I get told. I try it again and it works.

    I think I just confirmed to the 8 senior citz that were lining up that indeed technology does suck because they all turned to look at me.

    • Thornburywitch@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      Apparently you don’t actually have to insert the card - just hold it over the screen. Then do the PIN thing if needed. That’s what I do if I have to go to Coles.

        • Thornburywitch@aussie.zone
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          1 year ago

          I’ve never done a shop at Coles worth more than about $50 so I haven’t had to actually insert my card. Also the hover technique works on myki top ups too.

        • Hongohones@aussie.zone
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          1 year ago

          I have to put my card in even for the small change I need to do laundry as visa debit won’t allow cash withdrawal for some reason.

          • CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone
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            1 year ago

            I felt really good the first time I used tap and go and i still do. Now everybody uses their phone but that’s ok because I’ve always been a step behind. Haha.

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              1 year ago

              What happens if you drop your phone and it’s cactus. I didn’t tap for years either cos I tend to lose things.