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shelled15 t1_j0zpvne wrote

I use it, almost had a bad time once as my phone was at 1%. IIRC, the smart-trip app kinda sucks, i have the card in google pay. It auto-reloads and all i need to do is unlock the phone. Its convenient because I lose cards all the time (throwing them into my pocket as opposed to back into my wallet, which proceeds to get thrown in the wash or lost to the ether). I do wish the card in the google pay app was actually linked to a physical card so that the physical card could be used if your phone is dead.

I noticed some people mentioning they have to open the google wallet app, I don't have to do this, the phone just needs to be unlocked, but I'm using a Pixel 6 so I'm not sure if its different on other manufacturers like Samsung.

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pacman529 OP t1_j0zvmzz wrote

Yeah, I'm thinking that maybe I'll put my main card on my phone then get a backup card with minimal funds to keep in my wallet just in case something happens to my phone.

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pacman529 OP t1_j0zwea7 wrote

Question about opening the Google wallet app; do you also use Google wallet for tap to pay for normal purchases too? If so, does the app know the difference? Or do you only use it for your smartrip card? Because I also never have to open the app when using my debit card, but I only use the one card on it

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VoodooGirl47 t1_j0zzsc7 wrote

I don't use the phone app/smart wallet so regarding losing the physical card, I actually put it into a slim card holder to not lose it. The kind that has a clear ID window works great too, so you just pull the thing out of your pocket or purse/bag and tap. It makes it a bit bigger and with material that will prevent it from easily slipping out unseen and you can even easily find it in a big messy bag just by touch.

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tytygh1010 t1_j1w9lub wrote

You don't have to unlock the phone. Just wake the screen.

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