Now available for the majority of devices used by Optus mobile customers, Cash by Optus gives customers the flexibility to make quick and easy contactless payments using compatible smartphones. No more scraping for change or digging through your bag, simply grab your phone or payment accessory, wave and pay.
Cash by Optus payment accessories uses Near Field Communication (NFC) and Visa payWave technology and allows prepaid and postpaid mobile customers to turn their compatible smartphones into a quick and easy way to make contactless purchases under $100.
Ben White, Acting Managing Director of Product and Marketing at Optus said, "Optus is excited to expand Cash by Optus with the introduction of the new payment Stickers and Bands. It has always been our aim to bring the ease and convenience of Cash by Optus to as many customers as possible, across a range of smartphones and these new payment accessories enable us to do just that."
New and existing Optus mobile customers can sign up for Cash by Optus by jumping online and following the simple instructions. All they need is an Optus prepaid or postpaid mobile account, a compatible smartphone, and the Cash by Optus app.
"Cash by Optus Payment Accessories is the natural next step for Optus since we were the first Australian telco to introduce a mobile payment solution to the market in 2014. Backed by two trusted names, Visa and Heritage Bank, Optus is continuing to look at ways to expand Cash by Optus and bring innovative products and services to our customers," Mr White said.
