Contactless payments
With Visa Contactless ‘wave and pay’ technology, customers simply hold their Visa cards up to a secure reader. A tiny radio transmitter inside their card communicates with the payment terminal, and half a second later the transaction is complete.
Visa Contactless is ideal for outlets with high volumes of customers making low-value transactions – in particular, fast food restaurants, convenience stores and transportation.
Benefits include:
- Faster service
With payment completed in under 0.5 seconds, you can serve your customers faster, cut queues and reduce lost sales. - Simpler for staff
With no need to check signatures or request PIN numbers, Visa Contactless payment is simpler for staff and quicker for customers. - Increased revenue
Recent research in the US shows that customers using contactless Visa payment spend more than those who pay with cash. - Competitive edge
Get an advantage over nearby stores. The convenience of Visa Contactless payment can help develop customer loyalty. - Less dependence on cash
Accepting Visa Contacltess payments for low-value transactions reduces the cost and risk involved in handling cash.