Ireland is launching a new era of electronic micro-payments in its shops with contactless card payment options becoming available to the public. These contactless debit cards can be used to buy small purchases such as milk or a newspaper.
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Contactless Card Payment Options Debut in Ireland
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Two-in-one Smart Card Coming to Hong Kong and Shenzhen?
Friday, January 29th, 2010The cities of Hong Kong and Shenzhen are considering combining their smart cards for a two-in-one contactless payment method. The smart cards would be used for shopping and traveling in the two cities.
Contactless Payment Methods Could “Wipe Out Chip and Pin”
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010With the increasing popularity of contactless cards as methods of payment, an IT consultancy director is predicting that the current chip and pin debit cards system may be wiped out by contactless technology.
Contactless Visa Cards No Longer Accepted at Best Buy
Monday, January 11th, 2010Visa’s contactless cards are not longer being accepted by Best Buy, due to the high fees associated with its usage. Even after months of receiving threats from Best Buy, Visa insists chains accept a more expensive signature authorization as opposed to the more retail-friendly PIN.
Contactless Payment Technology in Hospitality
Monday, December 21st, 2009The hospitality industry is slowly starting to embrace contactless payment technology by installing tap-and-go-technology, RFID-enabled solutions, key fobs and reloadable payment stickers in many restaurants and convenience stores.
Electronic Card Payment Methods Trump Paper Cheques
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Contactless payment technology such as smart cards or cell phone payments are being favoured by the UK, which hopes to phase out all paper cheques by the year 2018.
Contactless Cards and Card Readers Issued in Australia
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009As contactless methods of payment continue to grow in popularity, Australian banks have began to make the transition to this technology. Two major banks have began to roll out contactless cards and contactless card readers for shoppers’ convenience.
Contactless Payment Technology in Hess’ Future
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Contactless technology continues to grow as one major gasoline and convenience store operator in the U.S. will begin accepting the PayPass cards next year. Research shows that people are starting to use the contactless payment method more frequently.
