CurrentC (manufactured by MCX) and ApplePay are currently in raging wars fighting for potential large users. These two applications allow customers to pay using other methods instead of swiping credit cards. Since ApplePay uses NFC that is accessible by mobile phone, it gives Apple an advantage point.  While CurrentC are built around QR code (barcode), they know it would be best if they can freeze apple product as long as they can by prohibiting Walmart to use ApplePay when still in contract with CurrentC.

Basing my opinion on this article, I recommend Walmart to cut off the deal with MCX and sign a contract with Apple right away. Every corner you turn around, people are using Apple products. Apple has its “brand power”, loyal customers of Apple will use its product no matter what. Moreover, ApplePay can be used using mobile phone that is accessible anytime and anywhere. In this fast-paced environment, time is money.

Drawing from NeysaFernanda’s blog, I disagree with her opinion because CurrentC can’t compete with ApplePay because their newest application will be launched on 2015. Walmart may have huge financial loss since customers will be reluctant to use CurrentC. Why use CurrentC when you have ApplePay at your disposal?

Although, it is true that CurrentC has track of its customer but what is the point? Most people are addicted to Apple products. Perhaps, I am bias but so as any other customers especially businessmen who value convenience and efficiency more compared to any other person.