Countdown supermarket stores experiencing payment disruptions a week out from Christmas

Countdown stores are experiencing payment problems. Photo / Hayden WoodwardCountdown stores are experiencing payment issues today, the supermarket operator has confirmed. Both Newshub and Stuff are reporting issues with paywave and Apple Pay at Auckland stores in Botany, Mt Wellington, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby and Greenlane, as well as stores in Wellington and Nelson. A Countdown spokeswoman told the Herald the cause of the network issue impacted a number of systems across Countdown this morning, it had been addressed and the company is working with its partners to return to normal as quickly as possible. NZ Eftpos told Stuff its payment terminals and network were fully operational, and there were no active issues.