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Contactless Payments: Delivering Merchant and Consumer Benefits

Wednesday, March 2, 2005 in Library

Reprinted with the permission of the Smart Card Alliance

Millions of U.S. consumers are already paying for purchases using contactless payment devices, with millions more expected this year as new financial industry-backed contactless payment initiatives are launched nationwide. Consumers love the convenience and speed of paying with a contactless card or fob–no more fumbling for cash, counting change, or worrying about whether they have enough cash for a purchase.

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