Cynthia Nixon, Ed Koch and Phil Simms ``Tap & Go'' Through New York City; Celebrities Demonstrate Speed and Convenience of New Citibank Debit Key Fobs Featuring MasterCard(R) PayPass(TM) Contactless Payment Technology.PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Actress Cynthia Nixon Cynthia Ellen Nixon (born April 9, 1966) is a Tony and Emmy Award-winning American actress who is best known for her portrayal of lawyer Miranda Hobbes in the popular HBO comedy-drama Sex and the City (1998–2004). , former New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Mayor Ed Koch and New York Giants
(2) A USB flash drive used for storage or as an identification key. See USB drive and authentication token. , a new contactless payment device that is now being introduced in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of to Citibank customers. The device, which helps consumers speed their way through checkout with a simple tap on a PayPass reader, fits on any key chain and allows for small ticket purchases to be completed quickly, securely and easily, without needing to swipe a card, fumble for cash and coins, or sign a receipt. The three celebrities will be leading a select group of Citibank customers on a tour of New York City on a specially-branded double-decker bus, making purchases along the way with their Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fobs at participating merchants. To enhance the customer experience on the tour, items will be purchased at a local CVS (1) (Concurrent Versions System) A version control system for Unix that was initially developed as a series of shell scripts in the mid-1980s. CVS maintains the changes between one source code version and another and stores all the changes in one file. , and lunch will be served at McDonald's, two of the many national merchants that currently accept PayPass. The tour will also make stops at the recently re-opened 102nd floor Observatory of the Empire State Building and the brand new ice skating rink, The Pond at Bryant Park Presented by Citi. Following this deployment in the New York market, Citibank plans to roll out PayPass debit devices to its banking customers across the country. "Citibank strives to improve and simplify our customers' payment transactions with the latest and greatest technologies and services," said Wayne Malone, Senior Vice President of Transaction Innovation for Citibank. "We know that speed and convenience are important to our customers here in New York and elsewhere. The Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fob is a safe, fast and hassle-free way for New Yorkers to simplify their everyday purchase transactions." "In this fast-paced world, consumers are always looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. solutions to make their daily routine easier and more convenient," says Cathleen Conforti, Senior Vice President and Global PayPass Product Manager, MasterCard International. "The Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fob provides consumers with a fast and easy check-out experience, while still providing the security they've come to expect when making purchases with MasterCard." Benefits and Features With the Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fob, there is no need to swipe a banking card or hand it to a cashier to make a purchase. Customers simply tap their PayPass-enabled key fob on specially equipped terminals at participating merchants. Tap & Go(TM) convenience makes payment faster than using cash or checks. Record keeping is also easier than when paying with cash, and no signature is required for most purchases under $25. Additional benefits of the Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fob include: --ThankYou Points(R), redeemable for rewards, on all debit transactions for Citibank accounts enrolled in ThankYou Network, a free rewards program. --As with Citibank's traditional debit card debit card, card that allows the cost of goods or services that are purchased to be deducted directly from the purchaser's checking account. They can also be used at automated teller machines for withdrawing cash from the user's checking account. , MasterCard's Zero Liability policy offers protection against unauthorized purchases, so the Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fob is not only fast, but also it's safe to use. --Additional security for the customer because the device never leaves his or her possession. --The lack of personal details, such as name and card number, on the Citibank Debit MasterCard PayPass key fob provides further identity protection. --Choice and flexibility -- no minimum purchase amount required. Citibank customers in the New York metropolitan area New York–Northern New Jersey–Long Island is the most populous metropolitan area in the United States and the third most populous in the world, after Tokyo and Mexico City. who have not received their free PayPass-enabled debit key fob may obtain one by calling 1-866-335-1232 or visiting their local Citibank branch location (currently not available in CT, NJ or upstate New York Upstate New York is the region of New York State north of the core of the New York metropolitan area. It has a population of 7,121,911 out of New York State's total 18,976,457. Were it an independent state, it would be ranked 13th by population. ). About MasterCard PayPass MasterCard PayPass uses radio frequency technology to transmit payment details wirelessly between the PayPass device and the merchant's terminal. The transaction is then processed through the MasterCard network for clearing and settlement. MasterCard PayPass acceptance is ideal for quick payment environments where speed and ease of use are essential, such as quick serve restaurants, gas stations, drug stores and movie theaters. The following merchants have announced that they will accept MasterCard PayPass: participating McDonald's, 7-Eleven stores, Ritz Camera Centers Beltsville, Maryland-based Ritz Camera Centers operates a chain of approximately 1,200 photography stores located in 48 states and the District of Columbia. These stores offer a variety of photography products and services, including one-hour photofinishing, digital imaging, and , Boater's World Marine Centers, Sheetz, Regal Entertainment Group theatres (Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres), Duane Reade, CVS, Wawa and Meijer Stores. PayPass is also accepted at QWEST Field, M&T Bank Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field This article is about a stadium. For computer called LINC and related language, see LINC. This article is about a stadium. For a highway in Hamilton, Ontario, see Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway. , FedExField, Giants Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium and Ford Field homes of the Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, New York Giants/New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. Philadelphia Phillies. For more information about MasterCard PayPass, visit www.mastercard.com/paypass. About Citibank Citibank is a member of Citigroup (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : C), the leading global financial services company, which has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com About MasterCard International MasterCard International is a leading global payments solutions company that provides a broad variety of innovative services in support of our global members' credit, deposit access, electronic cash, business-to-business and related payment programs. MasterCard manages a family of well-known, widely accepted payment card brands including MasterCard(R), Maestro(R) and Cirrus(R) and serves financial institutions, consumers and businesses in over 210 countries and territories. The MasterCard award-winning Priceless(R) advertising campaign is now seen in 105 countries and in 48 languages, giving the MasterCard brand a truly global reach and scope. For more information go to www.mastercardinternational.com. |
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