Tuesday 22 May 2018
ASB has teamed up with global wearable device company Garmin to give ASB customers on-the-go the ability to make
contactless purchases right from their wrist with a compatible Garmin smartwatch.
ASB general manager payments Matt Bartlett says Garmin Pay is specifically designed for people who’re out pounding the
pavement, at the gym, enjoying a game or taking part in sport.
“When you’re on-the-go the last thing you want to do is fumble with your phone, cards or cash. Garmin Pay removes that
hassle, giving our ASB Visa customers another convenient and secure way to pay.
“At ASB we’re committed to helping Kiwis progress by solving problems and creating outcomes based on their needs.
Smarter use of technology is part of that, and that’s why we’re really pleased by today’s development, because being
able to offer Garmin Pay is more evidence of our commitment to helping Kiwis stay one step ahead,” Bartlett says.
Garmin Pay is available from today on the latest Garmin vivoactive 3 smartwatch and Garmin Forerunner 645M and 645 for
ASB customers with either, an ASB Visa Debit or credit card, and can be downloaded through the Garmin Connect Mobile app
which works across both Apple and Android platforms.
“It’s exciting that Kiwis can now make payments with their Garmin device, and we congratulate ASB for enabling another
iconic wearable brand for Visa payments. The flexibility and convenience provided by wearable devices, that are enabled
by contactless technology, shows how connected devices are fundamentally changing the way New Zealanders shop and pay.
Together with innovative partners such as ASB, we’re working to challenge today’s understanding of convenience, with the
aim of creating totally seamless secure commerce experiences,” Visa Country Manager for New Zealand and South Pacific
Marty Kerr says.
“It’s so simple to use, customers upload their cards onto their Garmin smartwatch, create a four digit pin to make sure
it’s secure, and then they’re away, able to make a purchase while on the run with a tap of their Garmin smartwatch.
“But the benefits don’t end at being able to make a purchase without your wallet or smartphone. Customers will also be
able to temporarily block a card if they’ve lost or misplaced it. Plus, they can access more than one card and easily
change it at the checkout.
“We’re proud of the work we’re doing to make our customers’ banking lives simple and easier because it’s important to
us,” Bartlett says.
To find out more about ASB Garmin Pay check out - https://www.asb.co.nz/credit-cards/garmin-pay.html
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