Because they have to unlock the phone, launch the app, put the phone back in its cover. When everything is fine. Often, I see people fiddling with their screen, trying to get rid of notifications.
At the library, it is even worse : there’s bad reception in the building. Nevertheless, due do policy, librarians are encouraging people to pay with their smartphone. Then, once initiated, they are told to walk near the entrance door to get signal and confirm the transaction.
I pay with cash and I’m so confused as to why nobody ever make a remark. Even the librarians themselves are blaming "concrete walls".
PS: bad news for you. Google buy all Mastercard transactions data and use those data to match it with people for better "targeting". If you card is a Mastercard, Google knows all your transactions.
https://lobste.rs/c/chwixi
