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Contactless Bank cards charged in error
20 May 2013
The security of contactless bank cards now in issue in the UK has been called into question over recent months.
Can new technologies reduce the chances of a repeat of the $45m ATM fraud?
13 May 2013
The $45m ATM fraud centred on the United States has been widely reported over recent days.
Tesco doubts use of NFC mobile phones for payments
29 April 2013
The sQuid team notes that Tesco seems to have some doubts about the demand for using mobile phone to be used for contactless payments.
Payments to bypass scheme operators
29 April 2013
The sQuidcard team are following the development of payment applications and networks designed to bypass Visa and Mastercard.
The Mobile Wallet Project
28 April 2013
The UK’s three largest mobile phone networks, Vodafone, EE and O2 have joined forces to turn smartphones into virtual wallets
Academies embracing new payment technologies at the Academies Show
26 April 2013
The Academies Show in London, which took place on 24 April 2013 attracted visitors from schools considering conversion to academy status, those already converting as well as established academies. It was a fantastic event.
New survey says Brits are wary of contactless - but did they ask the wrong group?
26 April 2013
Yesterday, many of the newswires carried a story suggesting British consumers are wary of contactless payments.
The Future of Payments
25 April 2013
The Payments team at sQuid could not help noticing that the announcement of the collapse of the £750m deal to sell 632 Lloyds branches to the Co-op came at the same time as the release of the Visa’s Future of Technology and Payments Report.
The chicken and the egg in school lunches
24 April 2013
The Sunday Times ran an article on 21 April on the new initiatives focused on school meals.
Another step in Mobile-Bank payments
18 April 2013
Vodafone and ICICI have announced the launch of M-Pesa in India.
Latest developments in eMoney
16 April 2013
The eMoney story is picking up speed. According to an article in the Financial times on 15 April, the sector is growing with 38 companies now offering eMoney service.
Biometric payments
4 April 2013
Once again the subject of using biometric records in the nation’s schools has hit the newspapers.
NFC ‘gumball machine’ to be released
25 Jul 2012
Near Field Communications (NFC) has been taken to the next level with the digital Gumball Machine.
News in-depth: People miss out by not using contactless payment methods
16 Jul 2012
Contactless payment methods can mean that people spend less time queuing at sporting events and music concerts, the Payments Council has suggested.
Starbucks’ contactless payment on Android
16 Jul 2012
Starbucks recently released its app for phones operating on the Android system in the UK. The app has been available on the iPhone for some time and now Android users will also be able to use the app.
US market offered rewards for contactless payments
16 Jul 2012
US-based company Punchcard has teamed up with mobile payment service Wipit to offer businesses the ability to create loyalty and rewards programmes for consumers who prefer contactless payment.
Contactless payment 'increases in popularity in the US'
9 Jul 2012
The popularity of contactless payment technology is increasing in America, according to an expert.
Contactless technology 'speeds up transactions'
9 Jul 2012
Contactless payment technology is significantly increasing the speed in which transactions can be made.
News in-depth: Contactless technology awareness rising
6 Jul 2012
A study by YouGove has revealed that 36 per cent of UK consumers now know about contactless payment technology
Poundland trials contactless eMoney technology
6 Jul 2012
The bargain retailer is conducting a trial of contactless payment technology as it looks to improve the in-store customer experience
News in-depth: Isle of Wight Festival joins contactless payments revolution
25 Jun 2012
The Isle of Wight Festival became the latest high-profile music event to offer revellers a contactless payments wristband through MasterCard PayPass
News in-depth: Post Office rolls out contactless payment technology
31 May 2012
The Post Office will become one of Europe's biggest contactless payment users when it installs terminals at its 11,500 branches in June
'Tap and go' payment limit increased to £20
31 May 2012
The maximum transaction value for a contactless payment is set to rise from £15 to £20
Music festivals confirm NFC cashless line-up
15 May 2012
Cashless bars could be headlining new music festivals after Wireless confirmed it would offer revellers NFC-enabled wristbands to pay for food, drink and merchandise
High street bank to roll out contactless payment ahead of Olympics
11 May 2012
HSBC is rolling out a new contactless payment card ahead of the Olympics
Consumers say contactless smart cards are more convenient
4 May 2012
62 per cent of contactless card owners think that they are more convenient
Contactless card users spend more, MasterCard says
4 May 2012
Research by MasterCard found that contactless smart card users spend 30 per cent more on average
News in-depth: Aukland transit system trials NFC Mobile Wallet system
3 May 2012
Aukland moves a step closer to cashless society as transit system trials NFC Mobile Wallet technology
Contactless payment terminal installed in Dublin theatre
1 May 2012
Contactless payments now accepted at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre
Visa Europe confirms plans for digital wallet
1 May 2012
The new service will incorporate loyalty schemes and online payments in one.
News in-depth: O2 enters contactless payment market
27 Apr 2012
New O2 Wallet service will allow mobile phone users to transfer up to £500 a day to another mobile phone number
News in-depth: Barclaycard unveils mini contactless credit card
20 Apr 2012
Firm launches its PayTag which can be attached to a device to facilitate contactless payments
Orange utilising NFC in Android phone move
12 Apr 2012
A new contactless payment system for Android phones is being launched by Orange.
Co-op trialling contactless payment tech
12 Apr 2012
A trial of contactless payment technology is being launched at Co-op stores in the M25 area ahead of the Olympics.
Irish retail group embraces contactless payments
10 Apr 2012
BWG Foods, the owner of Spar, Eurospar, Mace and XL stores, is set to roll out contactless payment terminals across its stores
Student entrepreneurs receive funding for cashless wristband
2 Apr 2012
Southfields Community College students win £3,000 to help develop their cashless wristband for schoolchildren
Olympics will showcase 'secure and reliable' cashless payments
29 Mar 2012
Visa claims this summer's Games will be perfect platform for firm to display benefits of e-money payments
WHSmith to roll out contactless payments across UK stores
21 Mar 2012
Retailer will install contactless terminals in 46 stores located in major travel hubs across the UK
Contactless payments rolled out across Siemens restaurants
14 Mar 2012
Diners at restaurants in Siemens offices across Germany can now pay for their meal using a contactless prepaid card
Contactless technology 'taking off' in the UK
6 Mar 2012
Visa claims contactless is now becoming more popular as retailers begin rolling out the technology
New contactless mobile technology to provide 'complete solution' to retailers
29 Feb 2012
The new podifi technology accepts mobile payments, loyalty cards and coupons
Researchers develop 'toggle on and off' contactless cards to boost security
23 Feb 2012
University Of Pittsburgh researchers develop contactless cards which remain inactive in a user's wallet
Lakeland launches contactless payment scheme
15 Feb 2012
Customers shopping at Lakeland will be able to make contactless payments from June this year
Britons urged not to hold reservations over 'fast and secure' contactless payments
6 Feb 2012
Security used for contactless payments makes them an unattractive target for thieves, says expert
Cashless payment system to be introduced in scrap metal industry
26 Jan 2012
Cash payments will be banned as the government looks to reduce metal theft in the UK
Cashless parking system extended across Northern Ireland
23 Jan 2012
Cashless parking system has been extended to Londonderry, Newry, Lisburn and Omagh following successful trial in Belfast
Use of smart cards on London construction site helps cuts costs
19 Jan 2012
Construction firms Bam Nuttall and Taylor Woodrow give staff CSCS smart cards to ensure they are sufficiently trained to work on a project
UK cashless payments surge 27% in 2011
18 Jan 2012
Visa reveals spending on its debit cards in the UK reached £318 billion for the year ending 30thSeptember 2011
Superdrug rolls out contactless payment terminals to 50 UK stores
18 Jan 2012
Superdrug rolls out technology to stores in Liverpool and London
News in-depth: Banks urged to do more to educate Britons about contactless payments
17 Jan 2012
Just 12 per cent of Britons are aware that they own a contactless card
Feature: Visit the BETT show to see the best new technology for schools
6 Jan 2012
A visit to the BETT Show may be beneficial for anyone involved in the education industry.
Consumers optimistic about future of a cashless society
30 Dec 2011
Britons think a cashless society will be a reality in the not-too-distant future.
Cashless payment system introduced by scrap dealer
28 Dec 2011
A scrap metal dealership has introduced a new cashless payment system.
News in-depth: Contactless smart cards to boom in popularity
13 Dec 2011
A report has looked into how take-up of contactless smart cards may increase soon.
Intel joins board of the NFC Forum
8 Dec 2011
Intel has indicated its interest in near field communication by increasing its involvement with the NFC Forum.
News in-depth: Future of Payments study highlights companies as ones to watch
7 Dec 2011
The Times has picked out Smart Transactions Group as a payments company to watch in the years to come.
News in-depth: Watch fans could buy model with contactless payment technology
6 Dec 2011
A new watch could make contactless payment technology even more popular.
NFC vending machines brought in for US cities
6 Dec 2011
Vending machines that use near field communication technology are coming to Washington DC, New York and Chicago.
Customers 'are increasingly using NFC' to pay for goods
5 Dec 2011
Near field communication technology is becoming widely used across the world.
Parking meter theft in Australia shows problems with cash
2 Dec 2011
Cashless parking meters could help prevent situations like this from arising.
Starbucks to introduce contactless payment technology
30 Nov 2011
People will soon be able to pay for Starbucks coffee using near field communication technology.
O2 Arena brings in contactless payment technology
28 Nov 2011
The O2 Arena is to benefit from contactless payment technology.
News in-depth: Britain 'to be cashless society by 2016'
25 Nov 2011
Will Britain be a cashless society by 2016?
Apple 'to bring in NFC for next iPhone'
24 Nov 2011
The iPhone 5 will have near field communication technology, according to a report.
New vending machines in Japan to interact with users
21 Nov 2011
Japanese vending machines are to be able to interact with people using near field communications.
News in-depth: Store aims to improve customer experience with NFC
14 Nov 2011
A store that uses near-field communication technology could be a blueprint for customer convenience in the future.
Students offered tips on choosing healthy meals from cashless catering services
11 Nov 2011
Using cashless catering facilities in universities could be easier if students know a few tips on how to stay healthy.
News in-depth: Coca-Cola and Google show off future of cashless vending
11 Nov 2011
A future cashless society has been showcased by Coca-Cola and Google.
Southampton makes use of contactless smart cards
7 Nov 2011
Contactless smart cards are booming in Southampton.
