MTS and MTS Bank provided access to Android Pay

MTS and MTS-Bank opened access to the payment service of Android Pay for Russian users from May 23.

Now, MTS card holders will be able to use mobile devices on Android OS quickly, conveniently and safely pay for one click of purchases on the Internet and mobile applications, and in retail outlets-in one touch of the NFC-Smartphone.

Android Pay can replace a bank card. The new service allows you to make purchases from any smartphone or tablet with the version of the Android 4.4 and above on Web-sites and mobile applications where there is a “pay from Android Pay” button, as well as at the sales points, simply applying the NFC commander to a contactless reader at the box office.
To use Android Pay, it is enough to download the application from the Google Play app store, register in the service, bind to it debit or credit cards of MTS MasterCard and Visa Bank, which are issued in MTS Bank or MTS salons.

“MTS offers a wide range of financial services, which are already used by more than 16 million of our customers or 20% of the company's subscriber base. We expect that the launch of Android Pay in Russia will expand the audience of users of financial services, since from most gadgets on the most common OS there is a convenient opportunity to pay on the Internet or directly in applications, and from NFC-semartphones, the share of which is constantly growing is a per filling method of contactless payment, ”said the vice president of MTS for strategy and marketing Vasil Latsanich. - The new service also fits perfectly into our ligament of mobile retail and banking, the MTS subscriber unique for the Russian market, buying an affordable smartphone in our salon, can immediately get a MTS card, add it to Android Pay and make purchases both online and offline, receiving discounts and profitable offers ”

“We are glad that with the help of Android Pay, MTS and MTS customers will get the opportunity to pay for purchases simply and safely. From today, the Android device can be used for payments throughout Russia. The number of stores and applications where our technology is available is growing every day, ”said the Vice President for Google payment products Pali Bhat.

“MTS Bank, among the first Russian banks, provides everyone with a high -tech decision in the field of contactless payments - Android Pay. An unlimited number of MTS Bank cards can be added to the Android Pay service and then, making purchases, use various favorable conditions of the bank and operator, reducing the time to pay for goods and services, ”said Eduard Issopov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Board of MTS Bank.

What gives the Android Pay service?

Accessibility
● The new service is not tied to devices of certain manufacturers or to flagship models of smartphones.

Safety
● All client transactions are reliably protected - instead of personal data and information about the map, the device uses an encrypted virtual card number - token, which changes with each transaction.

● In case of loss or theft of a smartphone, attackers will not be able to use them, since for each payment it is necessary to unlock the device on fingerprint, digital code or graphic key.

● The user will be able to remotely change the password, determine the location of the device, block it or delete all personal data from it using the Android function. At the same time, the MTS Bank client does not have to block his bank card.

Benefit

Money -tied to the MTS card service has profitable advantages, including:

● “Excable Option+” for MTS cards Money contribution - accruing on the balance of funds from 7.5% per year with a remainder of 1000 to 299,000 rubles or 6% per year with a remainder of more than 300,000 rubles.

● MTS Smart card money allows you not to pay for communication.

● There are no restrictions on cash withdrawal per month

● Replenishment of cards without a commission in any MTS salon and MTS offices of the Bank

You can familiarize yourself with the detailed description of the service on the website of MTS Bank or Android Pay. Review of the service is available on the MTS/Media website.