Make contactless payments using virtual cards
Genome offers all its clients virtual cards for online and contactless payments. The cards feature both Apple Pay and Google Pay, which are great solutions for purchases on the go. Start an account at Genome and get yourself a contactless pay virtual card right away!
Virtual debit cards and contactless payments
Genome virtual Visa cards for personal and business users exist in digital form inside your phone. They are the perfect instrument for contactless payments! The virtual cards can be used for any online transaction, as well as contactless transactions at stores that are equipped for such payments.
Contactless with Genome
How to pay contactless with Genome
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Your phone/Apple Watch/Samsung and other smartwatches must have NFC and run on Android OS or iOS.
Log into Genome and go straight to the Cards menu. Find the Add to Google Pay/Apple Wallet button and click on it.
You are all set — you can now pay contactless!
Genome’s physical contactless cards
In addition to virtual cards, we also issue physical Visa debit cards. These are contactless too and can be used by individuals and businesses. Paying by card is very common worldwide, and you can do so in Europe and any part of the world where Visa is accepted.
The benefits of Genome virtual cards
Cards available within minutes
Once you have a personal or business wallet, you can order a virtual card right away — just confirm your data and start using your card minutes later!
Multi-currency option
You can order multiple virtual cards within one wallet, 5 cards maximum per each of the following currencies: EUR, USD, GBP.
Contactless payments
Our virtual cards can be linked with Google Pay and Apple Pay. Make transactions in Europe and at any place that supports contactless payments.
Fully-digital experience
No need for plastic cards! Paying by card for online purchases has never been simpler, and contactless payments are available as well!
Secure access
All the card data is stored within Genome. To access it, you need to pass the two-factor authentication. Genome is PCI DSS, PSD2, and GDPR compliant.
Track all the transactions
Manage all the accounts and cards via one sophisticated dashboard at any time of day. Analyze your every transaction using extensive reports.
Order virtual card
How to order a virtual card at Genome
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Open an account at Genome. Go to the dashboard, and choose the Card menu.
When there, order the virtual card for online and contactless payments.
Verify the cardholder details and get your virtual card.
Get even more with contactless cards
Pay contactless with our physical Visa cards developed for personal and business wallet users. Order multiple cards in different currencies and continue making contactless payments where Google Pay and Apple Pay don’t work. Paying by card worldwide is secure, as you can request that no data will be printed on your contactless card.
Order physical card
How to get a Genome physical debit card
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Apply and pass the verification for personal or business wallets.
Log into Genome, and from there, go to the Card menu. Choose the physical card option.
Verify the cardholder details, and we will deliver the card to any EU country!
From personal accounts to merchant services
Contactless payments aren’t the only perk of using Genome. We provide personal, business, and merchant accounts, along with all the financial services necessary. From making SEPA transfers and internal instant payments, paying by cards to secure transactions and merchant services — our team cultivates the most efficient and comfortable environment for all our clients!
How do I pay contactless?
There are two ways to do so. The first one is via contactless cards — these are NFC debit and credit cards; usually, they have a horizontal wave sign that looks like a Wi-Fi sign. The second is through the phones and smartwatches that support NFC mobile payments.
What are the disadvantages of contactless payment?
Unfortunately, not all stores have the necessary tools for accepting contactless payments, so please consider this.
How do I use my contactless debit card on my phone?
If you want to use your debit card through your smartphone, you need to link it to a contactless payments app. The process is quick — you will need to enter your card details to link the card. Make sure your phone has NFC. Genome’s virtual cards are debit cards, too — we have described the contactless payments process in full detail above.
Can I pay with my phone contactless?
Yes, and you can use Genome’s virtual cards for that purpose. Just select the card you want to use, link it to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and pay contactless at stores that provide such options.
How many contactless payments can I make per day?
In general, the number is unlimited, but make sure your bank doesn’t have limitations on the number of transactions you can make per day.
How to activate contactless payments?
If you use a contactless card, you don’t have to do anything. If you want to pay contactless using your phone, you will need to make sure your device has NFC. Then download the system that supports such payments and link your debit/credit card to it.
How do I know if my debit card is contactless?
You will likely be told this when you order the card from the bank or fintech company. There will be a wave-like sign on your card, meaning it allows contactless payments.
Does Genome provide contactless cards?
Yes, we offer physical debit contactless cards.
What is contactless payment technology?
It is a technology that, thanks to near-field communication, allows making payments with contactless debit/credit cards, Android and Apple phones, smartwatches, and other devices without actually touching the POS machines.
Do debit cards have NFC?
Yes, some of them do. If you want a card like that, specify it with your financial provider. Genome’s physical debit cards are contactless, and our virtual cards can be linked to your Samsung phone, iPhone, smartwatch, or another device that has NFC.
What is a contactless card?
It is a card that supports NFC technology and can be used to pay contactless.