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Category Archives: finance
3AW interview on the banks making a killing from PayWave and PayPass
I was interviewed on 24 March on 3AW in response to my New Matilda article on the banks taking a slice of every purchase we make when we tap or wave our cards.
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Tagged 3AW, banking and finance, banks, MAP, Media appearance, radio interview
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The banks make a killing every time you swipe your card
By Warwick Smith This article was originally published by New Matilda and republished by The New Daily. The banks are rubbing their hands with glee as they now get a cut of almost every purchase we make. PayWave and PayPass … Continue reading
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Tagged banks, cash, economic rent, new matilda, paypass, paywave, The New Daily
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