Google Wallet enables Nexus phone users with a Citi MasterCard to pay quickly at dozens of large retailers. Just tap your phone on a PayPass-enabled card reader to make purchases. (Google is negotiating to expand service to other cards.)
Zong allows you to make online purchases with just your phone and a PIN. The charges can be directed to a credit card or your wireless-carrier bill. (Free, all platforms)
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