Shoppers Suspicious of Using Mobile Phones to Pay for Shopping

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Aug 03, 2011, 12:27 ET

LONDON, August 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Technology security fears make consumers prefer cash or cards, says

voucher code specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk poll

Most shoppers are still very fearful about using their mobile phone to pay for their shopping, according to a poll by money saving website DiscountVouchers.co.uk.

Just over 70% of respondents said they would not use their mobile phone to pay for shopping, even if the technology was secure. Shoppers said they still preferred the more traditional cash or cards.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says: "This proves shoppers are still very suspicious of shopping with their mobiles. If security is robust, there's nothing to worry about."

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