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Old 08-16-2006, 10:08 AM
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Default Re: Credit Card Vending Machines Coming

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Originally Posted by disneysteve
I think Japan also has vending machines set up so that you can use your cell phone to make a purchase. I guess you dial a number on the machine to get your item and it is charged to your account.
Yes - you can also use your cell phone for purchases at vending machines as well as at many convenience stores. The problem with them has been that people tend to lose cell phones a lot more than their wallets and Japan doesn't necessarily offer the same protections for credit card holders as the US
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