Mobile Payments Pilot Set To Launch In The Netherlands

By PYMNTS | September 1, 2013

Dutch banks ABN Amro, ING and Rabobank have collaborated with MasterCard and mobile network operator KPN to develop a mobile payments pilot in the city of Leiden, reported NFC World. The pilot is set to commence on September 2 and will run for three months. The companies announced they plan to serve over 1,000 customers and 150 businesses with the scheme, and participants will be given a Samsung Galaxy express smartphone with their bank’s payment application.

“An extremely varied selection of businesses are taking part, ranging from smaller shops to large retail chains, including department stores, supermarkets, retail outlets and bars and restaurants,” the partners said. “NS, the Dutch railway company, and the shops located in the railway station will also participate in the introduction.”