Vodafone wallet over £30

[rob77uk]

Hi guys

I've been using Vodafone wallet successfully for a few weeks now and everything works well.

The other day though I tapped to pay for something​ at £32 and it came up with a message on the card machine about doing something on my device. I guessed this was to put in a pin but nothing showed on my phone. The phone was locked at the time. I unlocked it and nothing came up. The cashier cancelled it and I paid with my card.

Does anyone know if it is just some merchants that allow you to spend over £30? Or should I have had my phone unlocked? 

Cheers

[BandOfBrothers]

Hi

In this link https://support.vodafone.co.uk/Vodafone-apps/Vodafone-Wallet/48243480/How-do-I-use-Vodafone-Wallet-a...  it says....

"Spending Limits

As with all contactless payments the limit is £30 unless the merchant accepts payments over that amount.

To spend over £30 you will need your PIN and you'll need to add some further information."

[rob77uk]

Thanks BandOfBrothers

I have seen that on the Vodafone website but it doesn't give any details how to do it. Do I need to have my phone unlocked? Have the wallet app open? Etc

Cheers

[63johnw]

Hi, I am not certain but do you not have to put your card pin in the machine that reads the phone, i.e your phone becomes your card ?

[BandOfBrothers]

Hi @rob77uk

It looks to me that payments under £30 should just be a process of "All you need to do is tap your phone on the payment terminal."

For over £30 then a Pin to authorise. 

Personally my preference is Android Pay. 

[rob77uk]

@63johnw

Yes that's what I thought but the card reader told me to look on my device for further instructions. 

@BandOfBrothers

I will need to give it another go I think. I will try it with my phone unlocked this time. 

Cheers