#contactless-payments

#contactless-payments

You can get through most of London now without touching a coin. The bar, the bus, the cinema, even a takeaway from a late-night chicken shop, tap and go. Most people don't ask if cash is accepted anymore. They assume it isn't. Most of the time, they're right.

C2c advised passengers to refrain from using contactless payments due to a technical issue resulting in overcharges of up to £3 per journey. Customers should use paper or e-tickets instead.

The PL1 recognizes palm prints and vein biometrics, allowing contact-free payments that are fast, secure, and impossible to counterfeit.

The launch of contactless tap-in fares across Greater Manchester's buses marks a significant step towards creating a fully integrated transport network akin to London.

Apple's announcement marks a significant shift in its NFC policy, allowing third-party developers to create contactless payment solutions through an API in iOS 18.1.