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I don't think banks are blocking Apple pay. But are asking access to the NFC chip so they can have their own NFC apps. I think they are in the right in this.

• zepto 10y ago
  No, because they don't know anything but about keeping a mobile platform safe from attack.
  • Veratyr 10y ago
    Australian banks have been releasing NFC payment apps for Android phones for years now and there haven't been any major attacks. I'm reasonably confident they can handle this well. I don't trust Apple nearly as much as I trust my bank.
    • zepto 10y ago
      Android is under constant attack and there are huge botnets and malware. Just because a particularly bank hasn't been hit doesn't mean that money isn't being stolen. ApplePay is already operating at scale in numerous countries without any incidents. Why wouldn't you trust Apple with an already proven system?
      • Veratyr 10y ago
        > Android is under constant attack and there are huge botnets and malware. Just because a particularly bank hasn't been hit doesn't mean that money isn't being stolen. Do you have even anecdotal evidence of Android payments being compromised? > ApplePay is already operating at scale in numerous countries without any incidents. Why wouldn't you trust Apple with an already proven system? I didn't say I wouldn't trust it, I said I wouldn't trust it more than my banks. My banks have been operating at scale years longer than Apple has. Not the same scale but enough that I'm confident.