<ul><li>During a power outage, many parts of the digital payment ecosystem can fail, including POS terminals, Wi-Fi routers, mobile payment systems, and ATMs.</li><li>Cash remains the most reliable form of payment during a power outage, as it doesn't rely on electricity, networks, or authorization servers.</li><li>Some businesses enable offline card transactions for limited amounts, storing payment data temporarily.</li><li>Mobile payments like Apple Pay or Google Pay may still work during a power outage if the retailer's terminal is operational and only the internet is down.</li></ul>

Power Outages and Digital Payments: Can I Still Pay?

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