eMoney News
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.
