How many times can I tap my card?


How many times can I tap my card? There isn't a daily limit for the number of contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you'll be asked to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it's you, before you can use contactless again.


How do you know when to tap out?

There are several reasons why you might want to tap out:
  1. You're injured and can't continue the match.
  2. You don't want to injure your opponent any further.
  3. You're exhausted and can't continue the match.
  4. You've been submitted and there's no way to escape.


What happens if you tap two cards at once?

You won't get charged twice if you accidentally tap two cards on a reader at once – but you might find the payment goes from a different card to the one you want.


What counts as a tap out?

A submission, also called a tap out is a combat sports term for yielding to the opponent, resulting in an immediate defeat.


Can your card be skimmed by tapping?

Bluetooth skimmers capture and send stolen card data wirelessly. Fraudsters place them near tap to pay terminals so the skimmer can steal the card information as the victim pays. Because they can grab card data without direct physical contact, they're one of the most flexible skimming methods.