Uses bank level encryption
US developer of powered payments cards QSecure has launched a mobile application for Iphone, Android and Windows phones.
The service allows users to programme their IMAGO card with their smartphone screen for use at existing credit card terminals. IMAGO accepts credit cards, gift cards and loyalty cards. Each IMAGO card only communicates with a paired app and can be locked with the press of a button.
The app uses bank-level encryption to store sensitive user data in the device. Furthermore, it does not upload any personal information to the cloud.
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