How Bankwest Halo payment ring lets you leave the wallet at home

Bankwest customers across Australia are now able to tap and go using the Bankwest Halo, Australia’s first payment ring.

The award-winning contactless payment ring, which is waterproof to 50m, has been produced as part of Bankwest’s focus on empowering customers with new and innovative ways to pay. Launched in January of this year, the device has been named the Most Innovative Card Product and the Most Innovative Retail Banking Product at the Australian Retail Banking Awards.

Bankwest Managing Director Rowan Munchenberg said the ring had been developed in response to the changing needs of customers.

“’Customers’ needs are always changing and in today’s digital world they increasingly expect smooth transactions that fit with their lifestyles, whether shopping online or in person.”

“No more fumbling for your purse or wallet, no need to ensure your phone’s charged in order to pay – it’s a new era in contactless payment.

“We’re very excited to bring this entirely new wearable payment option to Australia and we hope new and existing customers will come to love the convenience it provides,” he said.

The Bankwest Halo payment ring links to a customer’s eligible Bankwest transaction or credit card account and works just like a contactless payment card.

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