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Paying with your phone usually involves using a mobile payment service like Apple Pay or Google Pay. You link your bank card to the app, then hold your phone near a contactless card reader at the checkout. For online shopping, you might select your digital wallet at payment. It's a quick and secure way to pay without carrying cards.
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