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Mobile Tap to Pay trend picks up speed among US retailers

07/22/202207/21/2022 Stephanie Beck

Tap to Pay - Mobile Phone & POS Terminal

Shoppers have started to see the appeal of using their smartphones to pay for purchases in-store. Compared to many other countries worldwide, the US has been slow to adopt mobile payments, but Tap to Pay technology has started catching on among American shoppers. Adyen, one of the largest US payment services providers is now supporting this tech for retailers. Adyen has now officially launched support for Tap to Pay in its merchant networks and retailers. This has opened the door to allowing people using iPhone XS or newer, as well…

8 Factors to Consider When Buying an ID Scanner

10/08/2021 Guest Post

ID scanners play a significant role in capturing important information in organizations. These electronic machines read data on ID cards for purposes of identification or proof of age. They are not an incursion to privacy but a verification in adherence to the law for public safety or owner’s measures. Consider these factors before buying an ID scanner. 1. Simplicity A good ID scanner should be user-friendly with the ability to access data quickly. Ideally, it should be an automatic ID scanning device fitted with a large screen for quick and…

Harnessing the Power of Contactless Payments for Your Retail Business

06/01/2021 Guest Post

The COVID-19 pandemic has majorly affected many industries and the retail industry is no exception. Retail businesses heavily rely on cash transactions and other payment methods that involve physical contact. Social distancing and other restrictions created big trouble for both consumers and retailers. Thanks to the latest technology of contactless payment that made it easier for retailers to offer a safe and advanced payment solution to their customers. The trend of mobile payments is gaining popularity and has now become an important part of the retail industry. Businesses that are…

GM begins phase-out of NFC mobile device pairing in 2022 model year

05/10/202105/07/2021 L. Green

This will affect Cadillac cars, in which this had been a standard feature for 2021 models. GM will start to phase out the NFC mobile pairing feature that had been standard in its 2021 Cadillac models. The 2022 model year vehicles will no longer have the near field communication standard. The near field communication tech was used for data transfer between compatible devices and the vehicle. The NFC mobile pairing made it possible for the data to be transferred while the compatible device and the vehicle were very near to…

Canadian capital pilots tap-to-pay tickets on its light rail network

02/24/202102/23/2021 Julie Campbell

Ottawa is testing out a contactless system for its single ride tickets at one of its stations. Passengers taking the light rail train in Ottawa, Canada, can use tap-to-pay tickets for contactless rides in a pilot program. The mobile wallet-based payments are available for single rides starting at one pilot station along the network. Passengers purchasing their single ride fares at Rideau Station can participate in the system test. The single ride adult fares on the light rail transit network throughout Canada’s capital uses tap-to-pay. This uses near field communication…