contactless payments

Contactless payments are various touch free ways of paying. When you tap to pay with your contactless card or payment-enabled device, checkout is safe and secure. These payments are credit cards and debit cards, key fobs, smart cards (RFID, and NFC), or other devices, including smartphones and other mobile devices.

Mastercard and Vodafone Launch UK Embedded Payments Partnership
Mastercard and Vodafone Launch UK Embedded Payments Partnership
October 10, 2024  |  Partnerships

Mastercard is rolling out new embedded payments technology for the freight, shipping and logistics sectors. The rollout, announced Thursday (Oct. 10), is focused on the...

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Visa and BofA See Contactless Payments Hit Their Post-Pandemic Stride
Visa and BofA See Contactless Payments Hit Their Post-Pandemic Stride
September 10, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Turns out contactless payments were a lot more than a pandemic solution. They were in development as early as 2008, but what began as a...

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Amazon’s Just Walk Out Expands as NFL Season Kicks Off
Amazon’s Just Walk Out Expands as NFL Season Kicks Off
September 03, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is bringing its checkout-free commerce technology to more schools and stadiums. This fall, the company’s Just Walk Out technology will be in the most new...

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Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
August 15, 2024  |  Apple

Apple’s move to open up near-field communications (NFC) technology — specifically so that third-party developers can integrate NFC transactions — may turbocharge digital wallets’ momentum....

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Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
August 14, 2024  |  Apple

Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. “Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless...

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Visa: 78% of Purchases at Paris Olympics Involved Contactless Payments
Visa: 78% of Purchases at Paris Olympics Involved Contactless Payments
August 06, 2024  |  Payment Methods

About three-quarters of the international purchases made in Paris during the first weekend of the Olympic Games were made with contactless payments. Seventy-eight percent of...

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How Contactless Payments Won Gold at Paris Olympics
How Contactless Payments Won Gold at Paris Olympics
August 05, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The Olympics are a time for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Beyond the awe-inspiring athleticism, the Olympics also serve as a proving ground for...

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3 Big Ideas From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Restaurants’ Digital Transformation Report
3 Big Ideas From PYMNTS Intelligence’s Restaurants’ Digital Transformation Report
July 24, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

The restaurant industry faces a pivotal opportunity with the rise of frictionless digital payments, responding to growing customer demand for convenience. Despite these advancements, adoption...

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Visa: 80% of Face-to-Face Transactions Internationally Are Tap to Pay
Visa: 80% of Face-to-Face Transactions Internationally Are Tap to Pay
July 23, 2024  |  VISA

Visa’s fiscal third quarter results showed continued momentum in new payment flows — and further embrace of contactless payments in brick-and-mortar, face-to-face transactions. CEO Ryan...

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