Contactless payments

Contactless card transaction 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.


More information

Visa Contactless is currently being trialled in various countries across Europe and worldwide. Further updates will be published on this page.

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