eMoney News
Busker accepts contactless smart card payments
2 Sep 2010
Musician's guitar is fitted with contactless technology
Aberdeen residents to benefit from eMoney solutions
2 Sep 2010
sQuid's cashless payment system will be added to the Accord Card
Contactless smart cards to be used in Cardiff car hire scheme
1 Sep 2010
Cards will unlock the hire cars
Irish integrated transit card system to be launched next year
1 Sep 2010
New smart cards will be available in Spring 2011
Plusnet staff set to benefit from eMoney solutions
31 Aug 2010
sQuid will provide its cashless payment service to the internet service provider
Contactless smart card market set to grow
24 Aug 2010
Contactless cards will account for 50 per cent of the industry in 2016
Barnet's new cashless system helps reduce parking tickets
17 Aug 2010
Fewer parking tickets issued as motorists can pay for tickets by phone
Fans profit from football club's eMoney solutions
10 Aug 2010
Coventry City FC have operated a cashless payment system for two years
eMoney solutions could eliminate queuing frustration
10 Aug 2010
Barclays find 68 per cent of shoppers regularly abandon queues
sQuid to provide cashless catering to Nottinghamshire schools
4 Aug 2010
The UK firm will deploy eMoney solutions across the county's schools
New York orders 1m more transit cards
2 Aug 2010
eAccess will deliver one million cards to New York and New Jersey over three years
Scottish motorists to use eMoney solutions
30 Jul 2010
RingoGo system to be introduced in Edinburgh next week
New London bike hire scheme to use eMoney solutions
30 Jul 2010
A 'key' will be used to access the new Barclays cycle hire programme
AMT Coffee introduce contactless smart card payments
26 Jul 2010
Customers will be able to pay for purchases below £15 with the technology
Co-operative gearing up for 2012 cashless society
22 Jul 2010
The retailer is preparing for the Olympics-inspired push towards a cashless society.
Little Chef next to embrace contactless eMoney solutions
21 Jul 2010
Firm follows Co-operative and AMT Coffee in adopting technology
Car rental service uses eMoney solutions
9 Jul 2010
Peugeot drivers can use the Mu card to rent vehicles
Recession 'encourages' contactless smart card adoption
9 Jul 2010
Businesses looking to introduce technology to get ahead of rivals
Southend considers eMoney parking meters
2 Jul 2010
Motorists could pay for their parking fees with their mobile phones
UK festivals moving towards cashless catering
30 Jun 2010
Major music festivals in the UK are said to be considering switching to cashless catering from next year
Canadian schools see benefits of cashless catering
29 Jun 2010
Ten schools have introduced the technology
Gemalto praises smart card security
29 Jun 2010
Digital security firm reassures users over longevity of card security
Coventry City fans receive new contactless smart card
22 Jun 2010
New multi-functional cards will allow fans entry to the stadium
New eMoney parking solution launched in Grimsby
18 Jun 2010
Motorists can now use cashless system to pay for parking
Gemalto launches new digital security solution
17 Jun 2010
Gemalto introduces new laser security technology for security documents
Boris Johnson unveils plans for culture contactless smart card
10 Jun 2010
Londoners could soon pay for theatre trips with new culture card
Smart card industry reports growth during recession
24 May 2010
Contactless smart card market increases despite global financial crisis
UK University expands contactless smart card system
17 May 2010
Keele University chooses companies to deploy its new payment system
Contactless smart cards 'ideal' for low value payments
7 May 2010
Experts believe that contactless smart cards should be used for transactions lower than £10
Ingenico success bodes well for contactless smart card industry
27 Apr 2010
Contactless card payment technology provider Ingenico has reported a strong rise in revenues over the past three months
Payments Council reports shows move towards cashless society
16 Apr 2010
New research has revealed a "payments revolution" occurring in the UK.
TfL purchases Oyster contactless smart card brand rights
14 Apr 2010
Transport for London has bought the brand rights to its Oyster Card payment system, sparking speculation that it is to extend the card's uses.
Small businesses losing out with chip and pin
9 Apr 2010
Small businesses are seeing their margins slashed by exorbitant bank charges on card transactions.
eMoney system launched in Dumfries and Galloway
11 Mar 2010
Dumfries and Galloway council has introduced a contactless smart card, in conjunction with sQuidcard, which will allow residents to pay for small value items without using cash.
RFID contactless payments to grow in 2010
11 Mar 2010
Contactless smart card payments using radio-frequency identification will become increasingly common in 2010.
Contactless payment to grow in 2010
9 Mar 2010
An industry expert has predicted significant growth in the contactless payment industry in the UK in 2010.
Contactless smart cards 'really simple to use'
24 Feb 2010
Using contactless smart cards is an extremeley simple process, one expert has advised.
eMoney transactions 'cost-effective and secure'
22 Feb 2010
Paying for goods using eMoney solutions is increasingly "secure and cost-effective", one analyst has advised.
Cashless payments for parking in Denver
22 Feb 2010
People using car parks in Denver, Colarado will find that they will no longer need to locate loose change to pay for parking services.
Contactless smart cards 'show a big step towards a cashless society'
19 Feb 2010
The increasing use of contactless smart cards is one example of how the UK is continuing to move towards a cashless society, it has been claimed.
Cashless payments 'a secure option'
18 Feb 2010
One expert has advised that cashless payments are an increasingly secure option.
Cashless payments 'offer ultimate gaming security'
18 Feb 2010
Gaming fans can benefit from the introduction of cashless payment systems, it has been suggested.
Contactless payments arrive at Mobile World Congress
16 Feb 2010
Delegates at the 2010 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona are set to benefit from a trial of new contactless payment technology.
Contactless smart card 'helpful to car hire customers'
12 Feb 2010
Car hire customers in the UK could be seen to benefit from a new contactless smart card system.
Cashless payments 'up by 160%'
12 Feb 2010
The number of European people choosing to make cashless payments has risen by 160 per cent over an eight-year period, new research has revealed.
Contactless smart cards 'a secure technology for healthcare applications'
10 Feb 2010
Putting electronic medical records on contactless smart cards could prove to be a secure method of storage, it has been advised.
Estimated 15 billion mobile eMoney tickets to be in use by 2014
10 Feb 2010
A research company has predicted that there will be 15 billion mobile eMoney tickets in use by 2014.
Children 'can benefit from a cashless society'
4 Feb 2010
It is not just adults who are adapting to an increasingly cashless society, it has been revealed.
Education smart cards 'would cut down bureaucracy'
2 Feb 2010
Less public money would be spent on bureaucracy if educational institutions implemented smart cards, one expert has advised.
eMoney payment solutions 'to make parking more convenient'
26 Jan 2010
Parking in the town of Newton Abbot, Devon will become more convenient thanks to new eMoney payment solutions.
Cashless payments launched for parking in Sheffield
25 Jan 2010
Drivers in Sheffield will no longer have to fumble for change when using council car parks thanks to the implementation of eMoney payment systems.
10 million contactless smart cards issued in India
21 Jan 2010
Since their introduction in April 2008, more than ten million contactless smart cards have been issued in India.
Cash 'replaced by eMoney from 2011'
18 Jan 2010
Mobile phone eMoney could eradicate the need for cash from 2011 onwards, a new report reveals.
Contactless payments 'could wipe out chip and pin'
11 Jan 2010
As contactless payments become more popular chip and pin debit card systems could be eradicated, an IT consultancy director has stated.
UK Payments 'predicts growth' in cashless solutions
4 Jan 2010
UK Payments predicts more cashless payment products to come onto the market over the next decade as cheques are phased out.
Electronic money mobile payments 'to take off in 2011'
22 Dec 2009
Paying for goods using mobile phone technology is expected to become more mainstream by 2011.
Cheques phased out in move towards a cashless society
22 Dec 2009
Britain is to wave goodbye to the paper cheque by 2018.
Contactless payment for parking in Montpellier
14 Dec 2009
Contactless payment system for parking EasyPark is set to be launched in Montpellier.
Cashless payments 'part of charity drive'
23 Nov 2009
An American Christmas charity drive has incorporated cashless payments in an effort to encourage people to donate money during the festive season.
Smart card sector 'to expand in 2010'
20 Nov 2009
Eurosmart predicts growth of up to ten per cent in the smart card sector next year.
Eco-friendly smart card launched
19 Nov 2009
Gemalto looks to the environment with launch of new smart card.
New ITSO-compatible smart card to be launched
17 Nov 2009
New smart card is set to be launched by Aconite and Ecebs.
Visitors to Paris event to experience A Contactless Universe
12 Nov 2009
Visitors to this month's Cartes & IDentification Congress will be able to view a display called A Contactless Universe
Contactless smart card technology to go on show
11 Nov 2009
The latest contactless smart card technology will be showcased at the forthcoming Cartes & IDentification event in Paris.
FPB 'facing march towards cashless society'
5 Nov 2009
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) has claimed that it has made some changes in light of the gradual move towards a cashless society.
Prepaid and debit cards 'gaining market share'
3 Nov 2009
A finance expert has given his assessment of the credit card market.
'Exciting year ahead' for smart card industry
30 Oct 2009
The executive director of the Smart Card Alliance predicts that it will be an "exciting" next 12 months for the smart card industry.
Move to cashless society 'gathers pace'
26 Oct 2009
A computer expert has suggested that the world is moving closer to a cashless society.
Tech firm board member foresees cashless society
26 Oct 2009
The new board member at technology-enabled solutions provider USA Technologies has spoken about how the world is moving towards a cashless society.
Gemalto announces its Cartes display
23 Oct 2009
Gemalto has revealed the technologies and products that will be on display at the forthcoming Cartes and IDentification event in Paris.
Contactless smart cards 'can help bring down fraud'
19 Oct 2009
Using contactless smart cards can help the US payments industry reduce cases of fraud, it has been suggested.
Gemalto launches new smart card security device
8 Oct 2009
A new smart card offering businesses data loss prevention help and other security benefits has been launched by Gemalto.
Bermuda parking system uses smart card technology
21 Sep 2009
The Managing Director of a parking meter device manufacturer has spoken about the benefits of smart card technology.
New contactless smart card for Pizza Hut customers
14 Sep 2009
Pizza Hut customers in Dundee can now use a contactless smart card when buying products at the restaurant.
Further steps towards a cashless society
11 Sep 2009
It would seem that the world has moved closer to a cashless society, with non-cash payments increasing in 2008.
New contactless smart card report available
10 Sep 2009
It has been announced that a new publication on contactless smart cards has been made available.
Cardiff stadium has eMoney system
7 Sep 2009
Contactless smart cards help form an eCash system at Cardiff's news sports stadium.
Government announces protection for contactless payments
1 Sep 2009
The Home Office minister has announced new protection for people who make contactless payments technology.
Contactless payment card security 'welcomed'
1 Sep 2009
The director of the UK Cards Association has welcomed a new collaboration between the mobile phone industry, payment firms and the government which aims to provide additional protection to those who make contactless payments.
Libraries boosted by new technology
26 Aug 2009
RFID technology is part of a new product that helps libraries boost the productivity of their equipment.
Loyalty programmes 'effective in recession'
26 Aug 2009
Nectar marketing director comments on benefit of loyalty schemes.
Poundland 'trials contactless payment'
26 Aug 2009
Discount store Poundland has enabled contactless payment at two of its London shops, it has been reported.
NCR scoops IDEA Design Award
21 Aug 2009
A product that allows customers to use contactless smart card technology has received an award.
Smart card forum draws nearer
20 Aug 2009
Washington DC is set to host a smart card forum later this year.
Smart technologies event in France this November
19 Aug 2009
Smart technologies will be one of the issues covered by an event in France later this year.
Electronic payments system at Cambridge council
17 Aug 2009
Cambridge county council has commented on the success of a newly established payments system.
US resort tries living without cash
13 Aug 2009
An entertainment resort in the US is embarking on the route to a cashless society, it would seem.
Contactless smart card usage 'set to grow'
13 Aug 2009
Contactless smart cards are set to be used on a more regular basis in the the years to come, it has been suggested.
Smart card travel mooted for York taxis
11 Aug 2009
A form of smart card travel could soon be rolled out by taxi services in York.
NFC market 'receives positive headlines'
11 Aug 2009
Positive comments made about the near field communications (NFC) market.
Contactless smart cards 'to be trialled at Disneyland Paris'
11 Aug 2009
October is to see Disneyland Paris test contactless smart cards in its shops and restaurants.
Younger generation 'expect eCash options'
11 Aug 2009
Young Americans expect to be able to use eCash cards to purchase products, it has been suggested.
Cashless society 'is widely accepted'
11 Aug 2009
The cashless society that contactless smart cards make possible is becoming more widespread.
Home Depot 'to deploy contactless payments'
11 Aug 2009
Customers at US DIY store Home Depot will soon be able to use contactless cards to pay for their purchases.
Credit unions 'adopt contactless smart cards'
11 Aug 2009
Contactless smart cards have been adopted by two US credit unions.
Era of contactless smart cards 'is a matter of time'
20 Jul 2009
Contactless smart cards are inevitably to dominate payments in the future, it has been claimed.
Prepaid cards 'a great cash alternative for teens'
20 Jul 2009
Prepaid cards are a "convenient alternative" to withdrawing cash from ATMs or a traditional bank account for teenagers, according to a personal finance writer.
Teaching cash management 'great with eMoney cards'
20 Jul 2009
Using eMoney cards, teaching cash management can be turned into a "great" experience.
sQuidcard - cashless catering and more for schools
13 Jul 2009
With sQuidcard, schools can implement cashless catering and unlock the door to a plethora of further benefits.
Pupils resist move from eCash cards
13 Jul 2009
Proposals to move away from eCash cards have met with resistance from pupils in Birmingham.
Orange unveils Glastonbury-inspired RFID tent
10 Jul 2009
A tent equipped with contactless smart card-style RFID technology has been unveiled by Orange.
All mobile phones 'to soon enable contactless payments'
10 Jul 2009
It is likely that all mobile phones will eventually come with near field communications (NFC) technology within the next year, according to an Ericsson executive.
Contactless smart card revenue 'to exceed £1.4bn by 2015'
10 Jul 2009
Revenue generated from contactless smart cards could push £1.4 billion within the next six years.
Olympic tickets 'to double as eCash and transit cards'
10 Jul 2009
As well as accessing events, London 2012 tickets could double as eCash and transit cards.
Macao casinos order casino eMoney chips
10 Jul 2009
Some $8 million in eMoney in the form of RFID-enabled casino chips has been ordered in Macao, China.
RFID 'can save costs'
10 Jul 2009
Retailers can save inventory costs by using the same technology as is in sQuidcard contactless smart cards.
Waltham Forest expands eCash card scheme
10 Jul 2009
Waltham Forest borough council has announced plans to expand its eCash scheme, the OneCard.
Prepaid cards 'the better option' for a cashless society
10 Jul 2009
A cashless society could operate more effectively with prepaid cards, it has been claimed.
Chip-based cards 'the future of cashless society'
10 Jul 2009
Chip-based cards are likely to form the basis of the cashless society of the future.
RFID 'to prevent fraud' in a cashless society
10 Jul 2009
Fraud could be eliminated as RFID helps a cashless society to be established.
sQuid payment system 'could help bosses manage budgets'
10 Jul 2009
Employers may wish to use a pre-paid card system to keep a closer eye on staff expenditures during the credit crunch.
New contactless payment system 'improves access for customers'
10 Jul 2009
Customers may benefit from 'wave and pay'-style contactless payment systems.
Contactless smart cards 'a global development'
10 Jul 2009
Global progress is being made on contactless smart cards.
More people 'living without cash using cards'
10 Jul 2009
Cards - and not cheques - are dominating as the preferred way of living without cash.
Concertgoers 'benefit from' contactless technology
30 Jun 2009
An innovative use of contactless payment technology has helped concertgoers beat the queues at an American music festival.
