The absolute risk is low, with overall losses amounting to just 1.2p per £100 of contactless transactions in the first half ...

You could use an RFID-blocking wallet or purse, which uses materials to block radio waves and shield cards from unauthorised scanners. They look the same as normal money holders, just with that added ...

Ten years ago, the U.S. payment card market made its shift to EMV chip cards, and along with that the industry prepared for more contactless payments. That work by issuers and card brands appears to ...

Cashless payments have come a long way since American Express introduced its plastic credit card in 1959. For modern consumers, two factors are at a premium when choosing a payment method, convenience ...

A major change is being made to the way that people pay in shops using contactless which will affect all shoppers from March 2026. The change means that shoppers could find it easier to pay bigger ...

Imagine your customer walking into a pharmacy. They pick up their medicines, tap their phones at the counter, and complete payment before the queue even moves. Your customers now expect this speed in ...

Banks will be able to set their own contactless card payment limits from 19 March 2026, following rule change by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).