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Mobile wallets. Tap-to-pay cards. Today’s consumers have many options for paying for goods and services without using cash or payment terminals. While contactless payment technology has been around for some time, the pandemic accelerated its adoption. What innovations are on the way? Let's take a look at contactless payments and what they could mean for your business.
Contactless payment systems are powered by near field communication, or NFC, technology and use a type of radio-frequency identification to enable a credit card, debit card, smartphone, key fob or other devices to communicate with a payment reader.
Driven by health-conscious consumers, acceptance of this fast, frictionless payment form has grown exponentially. It's streamlining transaction processes everywhere from fast-food restaurants to pharmacies. Some of the most popular contactless payment systems include:
Contactless payment technology continues to evolve to meet consumer demand and address security concerns. Here are some of the trends.
In-vehicle payments: Buckle up. Your customers may be ready to make payments from their cars. Auto manufacturers are collaborating with credit card companies to develop in-vehicle payment platforms that enable drivers to make card payments without being connected to a mobile phone or another device—the vehicle itself is equipped with the technology to process transactions.
Used right now for fuel, food and parking, in-vehicle payment technology can drive convenience for your customers by giving them another way to pay and accelerating transactions. Consider the ways you could partner with auto manufacturers to use in-vehicle payments to your advantage.
Your business is focused on growth and security. Look to new technologies in treasury and payment solutions and merchant services to help you improve your financial operations, generate efficiencies and increase profitability.
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