DS Automobiles recently unveiled a new contactless payment device for the DS 3 Connected Chic that also doubles as a car key.
The connected car key supports Barclay's bPay platform, enabling users to add stored value to the contactless payment device that may be used at retailers that offer contactless payment terminals. As it stands, contactless payment terminals are limited to single transactions of £30 purchases, but the bPay wallet allows users to store up to £200, which makes the two-in-one contactless payment key ideal for making small, on-the-go purchases when running errands in one's car.
The innovative contactless key system is set to be exclusively available to customers who order the DS 3 Connected Chic vehicle from DS Automobiles during the month of September.
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DS Automobiles' DS 3 Connected Chic Key Lets Drivers Pay for Purchases
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