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.

Phos and Thrive Team to Tap Into Contactless Payment Growth
Phos and Thrive Team to Tap Into Contactless Payment Growth
February 22, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Thrive Payments has teamed with point-of-sale firm Phos to deploy its contactless payment solution. According to a Tuesday (Feb. 21) news release, the deal lets...

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Polish Consumers Embrace Contactless as POS Payments Jump 162% YoY
Polish Consumers Embrace Contactless as POS Payments Jump 162% YoY
February 16, 2023  |  Mobile Payments

Mobile payments in Poland have made significant ground in recent years. Leading the charge is BLIK, the bank-backed payment system which has been fueling digital...

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Visa Q1 Led by Travel Surge and 20% New Payment Volume
Visa Q1 Led by Travel Surge and 20% New Payment Volume
January 26, 2023  |  VISA

Visa reported fiscal first quarter results that showed continued strides in new payment flows, including Visa Direct and contactless payments. Payments volume for the three...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Unpacking the Forces Shaping Consumers’ Payment Preferences
PYMNTS Intelligence: Unpacking the Forces Shaping Consumers’ Payment Preferences
January 24, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Speed, convenience and ease of use are driving interest in a growing variety of payment options and digital technologies. Consumers have become accustomed to seamless...

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Discover Expands Tap and Pay Amid Rise in Contactless Transit
Discover Expands Tap and Pay Amid Rise in Contactless Transit
January 18, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Discover is expanding its Tap and Pay solution to a series of global transit agencies. The company said the contactless payment solution is now available...

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Retailers Prioritize Payments Choice at Checkout in 2023
Retailers Prioritize Payments Choice at Checkout in 2023
January 17, 2023  |  Payment Methods

For merchants, offering a broad range of payment methods must be a 2023 priority. “We’re living through a fairly tumultuous economic climate at the moment,” Paul...

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Alipay+ Promotes Contactless Travel as China Reopens
Alipay+ Promotes Contactless Travel as China Reopens
January 09, 2023  |  Travel Payments

Alipay+ is offering travelers from Hong Kong an easier way to visit mainland China. The Chinese online and mobile payments company, owned by tech giant...

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European Cities Promote Nationwide Open-Loop Contactless Travel
European Cities Promote Nationwide Open-Loop Contactless Travel
December 14, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

The Netherlands has followed London’s example with the launch of an open-loop transport system. Unlike their closed-loop equivalent, open-loop payment systems don’t require an additional...

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49% of Consumers Use Digital Wallets to Pay Bills
49% of Consumers Use Digital Wallets to Pay Bills
November 15, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Contactless payment for purchases at the point of sale (POS) have been gaining traction, in the aisles and at payment terminals. But the use of...

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