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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.
Cashless parking trial going well in Aberdeenshire
21 Oct 2011
Cashless parking in Aberdeenshire could be rolled out permanently, depending on the results on a trial.
Coca-Cola 'may be bringing in Olympic cashless vending machines'
14 Oct 2011
London's Olympic park could benefit from Coca-cola vending machines using contactless payment.
Could contactless smart cards help Blackpool Airport?
10 Oct 2011
Blackpool Airport may be able to reduce its queuing times with Contactless smart cards.
Young people 'are keen to embrace mobile payments'
3 Oct 2011
Young individuals are more likely to move with technology and adopt mobile payment strategies, it has been suggested.
Luup launches universal mobile payments platform
20 Sep 2011
Luup has launched the first universal mobile payments platform.
Smart card shipments increase in 2010
15 Sep 2011
New data from IMS Research noted a substantial growth in smart card shipments last year.
Contactless payment technology 'is still in early stages'
15 Sep 2011
Contactless payment methods are still in their early stages, but an expert has predicted this will change in the coming years.
Contactless payments launched in Reading
7 Sep 2011
A US technology company has selected Reading as the location to trial its new contactless payment system.
Retail industry 'faced with contactless payment dilemma'
6 Sep 2011
Struggling retailers have been faced with the dilemma of deciding whether or not to install contactless payment services for customers.
More people 'ready to utilise contactless payments'
1 Sep 2011
Increasing numbers of people have expressed their desires to use contactless payment strategies when they are in a hurry.
NFC 'will be added to all Nokia phones'
1 Sep 2011
New Nokia smartphones are set to come with near field communications capabilities, it has been revealed.
iPhone owners 'are ready for mobile payments'
25 Aug 2011
People who own iPhones are among the most prepared to adopt mobile payment methods, it has been revealed.
Banking smart card shipments set to reach new heights in China
12 Aug 2011
Shipments of banking smart cards are set to reach one billion by 2016, research suggests.
Contactless methods 'could revolutionise payments'
11 Aug 2011
ABI Research has predicted a bright future for contactless payment methods.
UK Payments Council 'developing mobile platform'
10 Aug 2011
A new mobile payments platform is under construction by the UK Payments Council.
Cashless society taking over the UK
5 Aug 2011
Brits are turning their back on cash in a bid to make their lives easier.
Google's NFC system 'to involve fingerprint sensors'
3 Aug 2011
Fingerprints could be used in Google's Android contactless payment system.
Contactless payment market 'maturing well' in UK
2 Aug 2011
Contactless cards are an increasingly common sight in the UK and will soon become more familiar in Ireland, an expert has claimed.
Security aspects of NFC payments assessed
2 Aug 2011
The security systems of contactless payment cards and smartphones have been looked at by an industry insider.
Contactless payment adoption 'driven by trust'
28 Jul 2011
The success of contactless payment methods will depend on people's decision to trust the service, an expert has claimed.
Contactless payment 'is more convenient for shoppers'
27 Jul 2011
Contactless payment methods provide a number of benefits for on the go shoppers, an expert has claimed.
US Bank launches contactless payment wristband
26 Jul 2011
A US Bancorp subsidiary has introduced a new wristband to allow contactless payments.
NFC technology 'heralding new era for transactions'
26 Jul 2011
Near field communication technology is revolutionising how consumer payment and identification systems function, according to an expert
McDonald's Canada embraces electronic money
11 Jul 2011
McDonald's restaurants in Canada will be making use of contactless payment technology from now on.
Two-thirds 'missing out' on credit card rewards
8 Jul 2011
American Express research has revealed that Britons are not taking advantage of the benefits of using a credit card.
Tactile Visa Brand Mark launched on credit cards
8 Jul 2011
The Brand Mark has been designed to help blind and partially sighted people find their credit cards with ease.
Pub chain rolls out contactless payments
7 Jul 2011
Slug and Lettuce customers are now able use contactless payment technology to settle their bills.
Bank of Ireland launches contactless payment solutions
7 Jul 2011
New contactless Visa debit cards are to be issued by the Bank of Ireland later this year.
Payments 'evolving' in line with ecommerce developments
7 Jul 2011
Visa Europe's chief executive has said this is now a "very exciting time".
Credit cards used for 'small transaction spending'
4 Jul 2011
People are regularly paying for small transactions using their credit cards, it has been revealed.
June 30th last day for cheque guarantee cards
4 Jul 2011
The guarantee for people accepting cheques has now come to an end.
Consumers increasingly 'choosing alternative payment methods'
29 Jun 2011
The current economic conditions are deterring people from using credit cards, the latest research shows, with people opting for other payment solutions, such as eMoney and contactless smart card.
Post Office to begin rolling out contactless payment solutions
24 Jun 2011
Contactless payment solutions will soon be available at UK post offices.
NFC uptake means location-based campaigns 'could become reality soon'
22 Jun 2011
Location-based campaigns could arise from the speeding up of contactless payment solutions.
Consumer acceptance of cashless payments tested at Isle of Wight
20 Jun 2011
At the Isle of Wight Festival, consumers' acceptance of a cashless society was tested.
Mobile operators form contactless payment tech joint venture
17 Jun 2011
Three mobile operators have teamed up to roll out contactless payment solutions throughout the UK.
Cashless society could become reality 'as many people hate carrying cash'
15 Jun 2011
Many people hate carrying around cash, which could lead to more people accessing contactless payment providers.
Prepaid methods 'will be easy for credit card users to manage'
10 Jun 2011
Brits have been told about the appeal of prepaid technology.
Visa hopes to introduce 20m PayWave cards by year's end
9 Jun 2011
Visa is looking to press ahead with its contactless payment strategies.
sQuidcard named Company of the Month
9 Jun 2011
Business and Industry Today has applauded the work undertaken by sQuidcard recently.
Contactless payment: How to fund London 2012 tickets
8 Jun 2011
Some people may receive more tickets for next year's Olympics than they had bargained for.
Prepaid cards 'to grow in popularity'
8 Jun 2011
Those who were not too interested in prepaid cards are now drawing their attention more to these techniques.
Clinton Cards to offer new payment processing schemes
7 Jun 2011
The high-street greetings card firm has agreed a deal with Realex Payments.
Mobile and online banking 'being embraced in the US'
3 Jun 2011
More than a third of Americans are now going online to do banking.
O2 details new contactless payment technique
3 Jun 2011
Mobile phone users on O2 can now top up their devices via Facebook.
Contactless payments: PCs 'can coexist with fresher technology'
1 Jun 2011
PCs are likely to continue to be used across the UK in the foreseeable future.
Faster Payments Service celebrates anniversary
1 Jun 2011
As well as marking its third birthday since formation, the Faster Payments Service has also passed its one billionth payment.
Woolworths to launch contactless payment methods in Australia
26 May 2011
The well-known supermarket chain has agreed a deal with Visa to offer a quicker way of purchasing items.
Financial services proving popular on mobile phones
25 May 2011
Many Brits are turning to their mobile devices in order to carry out financial transactions.
Online banking preferred by 67% of Brits
24 May 2011
Many people in the UK are embracing online banking techniques.
Shopify and Skrill Holdings partner for contactless payment strategy
19 May 2011
Shopify customers will now be able to use Moneybookers, thanks to a new deal.
Contactless credit cards incoming by American Express
18 May 2011
American Express credit card users in the UK will soon be able to go contactless with their payment solutions
HelloLife adds Google Checkout to its online payment options
17 May 2011
Those who shop on HelloLife's website can now pay for goods with Google Checkout.
Consumers seek 'trust and familiarity' in contactless payment services
16 May 2011
There are some key drivers that attract people to certain contactless payment schemes.
iSend and eWay looking to expand operations to UK
16 May 2011
Two international payment solution providers are looking to turn their attention to bringing operations to the UK.
Twitter and Flattr partnership announced
13 May 2011
Flattr is set to introduce its offerings to social networking website Twitter, following a deal between the two.
Contactless payments 'on the up'
14 Apr 2011
It has been observed that technology allowing consumers to make contactless payments is becoming increasingly prevalent.
Contactless payments 'increasingly prominent'
8 Apr 2011
Making payments using contactless technology is becoming increasingly popular, it has been noted.
Gemalto and MasterCard agree new contactless payment arrangement
4 Apr 2011
MasterCard customers may now be able to make contactless payments with their mobiles.
Coles plans expansion of contactless system
31 Mar 2011
One company hopes to make things easier for consumers by introducing a contactless payment system.
Wilkinsons trials new contactless payment scheme
31 Mar 2011
High street retailer Wilkinsons is introducing contactless payments into 25 of its stores.
Transport industry 'ready for greater NFC implementation in 2011'
28 Mar 2011
The use of contactless payments in the transport industry could be set to rise this year, it has been claimed.
Barclays reveals contactless payments up 150%
28 Mar 2011
The number of transactions using contactless payment cards keeps on increasing, according to Barclays.
Multiple functions make contactless smart cards an attractive proposition for businesses.
25 Mar 2011
Contactless smart cards offer businesses efficiency savings through the consolidation of numerous services on one card.
NHS workers to be warned over smart card sharing
8 Mar 2011
Workers who share their NHS smart cards could be hit by a proposed clampdown, it has been reported
UK 'could be living without cash in 10-15 years'
3 Mar 2011
Consumers and businesses could operate in a cashless society in the next ten to 15 years, according to one commentator
Over half of US vending machine operators set to adopt e-money solutions
2 Mar 2011
A total of 57 per cent of vendors are set to either integrate or expand the use of cashless technology over the next 12 months
White paper underlines importance of smart cards to US healthcare system
25 Feb 2011
The Smart Card Alliance releases a white paper on the benefits of smartcards to the healthcare sector
NFC technology set to be widely used in phones
23 Feb 2011
Technology set to be incorporated into majority of new BlackBerry phones
Prepaid smart cards could 'replace' gift vouchers
15 Feb 2011
Cards are more convenient than paper vouchers, says expert
London taxis to start accepting contactless e-money payments
11 Feb 2011
Passengers will be able to pay for their fare using contactless bank cards
E-money set to be 'widely used' in UK
9 Feb 2011
Numerous electronic money projects have recently been announced
Barnet motorists increasingly using e-money parking scheme
25 Jan 2011
Drivers in the London borough spent around £18,500 on cashless parking last week
1,000 UK retailers set to accept contactless payments
7 Jan 2011
Paypoint announces plan to roll out contactless payment terminals across UK
Wiltshire motorists set to profit from e-money solutions
30 Dec 2010
New MiPermit service allows drivers to pay for parking with their mobile phone
Denver motorists set to profit from new e-money parking meters
17 Dec 2010
New smart card parking metres allow users to pay for their fee without cash
Over one billion e-money smart cards expected to be shipped in 2011
10 Dec 2010
More banks begin to adopt smart cards in 2011, especially those in Latin America and Asia
Croydon motorists set to profit from e-money parking system
8 Dec 2010
Croydon drivers can simply use their mobile phone and bank card to pay for their parking fee
Queensland gamblers adopt 'pre-commitment' e-money cards
8 Dec 2010
Around 35,000 gamblers have signed up for cards which can restrict the amount spent at poker machines
Financial fraud falls in the UK following smart card roll out
3 Dec 2010
Levels of plastic card fraud fell by 13 per cent in 2005 following the introduction of Chip and PIN cards
Clinton Cards embraces contactless smart card technology
23 Nov 2010
Firm set to offer contactless payment option in 50 UK stores
Manufacturer produces 100 millionth contactless smart card
19 Nov 2010
CPI Card Group reached the landmark at its facility in Colorado
Gemalto looks to improve e-money security with new credit card
15 Nov 2010
Firm develops new credit card which generates a unique code for online payments
Australian retailer adopts contactless e money solutions
9 Nov 2010
7-Eleven stores now fitted with contactless smart card readers
Smartphones to drive development of contactless e-money payments
9 Nov 2010
Mobile phone payments could be the future of the contactless industry
Smartcards to be used in Portuguese electric car charging scheme
5 Nov 2010
Cards can be used to access charging points across the country
Worcester motorists set to benefit from e-money parking system
4 Nov 2010
14 Worcester car parks to be fitted with new RingGo cashless parking service
Over one million UK contactless smart card payments made in 2011
4 Nov 2010
Over 150,000 contactless payments processed in September alone
South African bank set to offer pre-paid e-money cards
4 Nov 2010
ABSA Bank currently piloting its pre-paid card programme
Contactless smart cards are 'a little bit of the future right now'
2 Nov 2010
Contactless smart cards are a pleasure to use, says expert
Virgin Money set to offer contactless smart cards in the UK
2 Nov 2010
UK firm will offer contactless bank cards to its customers
UK considering changes to e money legislation
1 Nov 2010
A consultation has been issued to look at ways of introducing proposals laid out in the EU's Electronic Money Directive.
Growth of NFC devices to boost mobile e-money payments 2011
22 Oct 2010
Growth of NFC-enabled devices could help boost industry
E-money programme could be rolled out across Indian universities
22 Oct 2010
Madhya Pradesh State Technical University students can pay for goods with their mobile phones
Contactless e-money solutions set to grow in UAE
19 Oct 2010
Public transport card could help promote contactless technology
Australian retailers to accept contactless e-money payments
18 Oct 2010
Bunnings and Dymocks both set to accept contactless bank cards
LA sees benefits of e-money parking meters
18 Oct 2010
LA smart parking meters bring in $250,000 in one month
Scottish hotel guests to profit from sQuid's loyalty card scheme
13 Oct 2010
Guests at the Landmark Hotel in Dundee to earn rewards during their stay
Contactless smart card reader in development for laptops
13 Oct 2010
HID Global and Sony are working together to create a PC platform for contactless smart cards.
E-money payments growing in popularity in Japan
12 Oct 2010
Japan saw an increase in the number of e-money transactions made last year.
Nigerian state launches new e-money card
7 Oct 2010
Smartcity card can also be used for identification purposes
New York bridge increases e-money toll lanes
6 Oct 2010
Henry Hudson Bridge set to go completely cashless by 2012
TfL set to expand e-money options
6 Oct 2010
Contactless-enabled debit or credit cards can be used on London buses from 2012
Birmingham students to profit from new e-money cards
5 Oct 2010
Students will be able to enter events using the Vodbull Ranger Card
US Department of Defence to roll out e-money services
30 Sep 2010
E-money services could be added to the Common Access Cards used by the US Department of Defence.
sQuid brings ePayments to LSE
21 Sep 2010
Students at London School of Economics and Political Science can now benefit from eMoney solutions
SA bank set to introduce contactless smart cards
17 Sep 2010
Absa Bank unveils new technology
UK slowly turning into a cashless society
15 Sep 2010
ATM and cash withdrawal figures fall
Ingenico launches new contactless smart card reader
15 Sep 2010
Ingenico launches new PIN terminals and payment platform
Electronic money transactions could save Ireland €1bn
13 Sep 2010
Payments made using electronic money could contribute to national savings of €1 billion a year across Ireland.
Gemalto launches new contactless smart card reader
10 Sep 2010
Device can be used in a variety of eMoney schemes
Roll out of sQuid on the National Entitlement Card gathers paces
6 Sep 2010
sQuid on the National Entitlement Card expands across Scotland
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.
