Visa payWave

Visa payWave is the new way to pay for low value, everyday purchases in less than a second.

Visa payWave enables cardholders to make ‘contactless’ payments using a standard credit or debit card. They simply ‘wave’ their card in front of a special card-reader.

Please choose one of the links below for further information about Visa payWave:

Visa payWave for cardholders

Visit this page (within our 'Cards for you' section) to find out how Visa payWave can be used for quick, secure, low-value and everyday purchases.

Visa payWave for merchants

Information for merchants (within our 'Accepting Visa' section) about the speed, convenience and security of Visa payWave.

Visa payWave UK website

Visa payWave is being rolled out across London, in partnership with its member banks including HSBC, HBOS, Lloyds TSB, RBS and Barclays. This website has useful information and updates for both cardholders and retailers in London.

Technical information

Visa Europe’s contactless terminal requirements and implementation guide is now available to vendors and Visa members.

To request a copy, please send an email to:
ContactlessVE@visa.com