Smartphones are dominating when it comes to our purchases, report from banking body shows
More than half of contactless payments are made using mobile wallets, surpassing card usage, indicating a significant trend in payment preferences.
iPhone Tap to Pay is now more widely available
Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to five new European countries, enhancing mobile payment capabilities for businesses.
EU approves Apple plan to open up tap-to-pay to rivals DW 07/11/2024
EU accepted commitments from Apple to open up phone-based checkout system to third parties, concluding a lengthy investigation and avoiding heavy fines.
Smartphones are dominating when it comes to our purchases, report from banking body shows
More than half of contactless payments are made using mobile wallets, surpassing card usage, indicating a significant trend in payment preferences.
iPhone Tap to Pay is now more widely available
Apple has expanded Tap to Pay on iPhone to five new European countries, enhancing mobile payment capabilities for businesses.
EU approves Apple plan to open up tap-to-pay to rivals DW 07/11/2024
EU accepted commitments from Apple to open up phone-based checkout system to third parties, concluding a lengthy investigation and avoiding heavy fines.
Why contactless payments can't be expanded to Tilbury Riverside station
Contactless payments for travel won't extend to Tilbury Riverside, as a paper ticket is still required for the bus service connecting to it.
Stansted Airport railway station to accept London-style contactless payments
Stansted Airport railway station is set to adopt contactless payments, addressing passenger confusion and demand.
Tube offender fined 1,800 after repeatedly using overdrawn card, TfL says
A passenger was fined for attempting to pay for Tube journeys with an overdrawn card, amassing a large debt from unpaid fares.
How TfL's simple pop-up message led to a significant drop in paper ticket sales
Transport for London intentionally reduced paper ticket sales by promoting contactless payments through ticket machines, leading to significant drop in paper ticket sales.
Why contactless payments can't be expanded to Tilbury Riverside station
Contactless payments for travel won't extend to Tilbury Riverside, as a paper ticket is still required for the bus service connecting to it.
Stansted Airport railway station to accept London-style contactless payments
Stansted Airport railway station is set to adopt contactless payments, addressing passenger confusion and demand.
Tube offender fined 1,800 after repeatedly using overdrawn card, TfL says
A passenger was fined for attempting to pay for Tube journeys with an overdrawn card, amassing a large debt from unpaid fares.
How TfL's simple pop-up message led to a significant drop in paper ticket sales
Transport for London intentionally reduced paper ticket sales by promoting contactless payments through ticket machines, leading to significant drop in paper ticket sales.
More railway stations across the southeast to get London-style contactless payments next month
The £20 million Project Oval will introduce contactless payments to 47 more southeast stations, enhancing convenience for travelers from September 2024.
Airtel Launches Smartwatch With RuPay Chip for Contactless Payments
Airtel Payments Bank launched a smartwatch that combines payments and fitness features, integrating NCMC technology for convenient transactions.
I tested a contactless payment ring and got some VERY strange looks
Smart rings are becoming popular tech accessories in 2024, with some offerings focusing on simplicity and free cost.
iPhone budgeting apps can now automatically import your Apple Card and Cash transactions
Apple iOS 17.4 update enhances financial tracking for Apple Card, Cash, and Savings users through third-party budgeting apps.
The feature is exclusively available in the US, where Apple offers its Card, Cash, and Savings account.
How to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone (plus all other Apple devices)
Apple Pay is a popular digital payment service that allows users to make contactless payments with their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac.
To set up Apple Pay on an iPhone, open the Wallet app, tap the Add Card button, select the card type, enter the card information manually or take a photo of it, and make final adjustments in Settings.