Contactless payments, historically, haven’t gained real traction in the United States. But COVID-19 is changing that. U.S. credit card issuers are increasingly introducing contactless payment methods, following the coronavirus pandemic.
Contactless payments are a faster, more convenient, secure, and sanitary payment method than swiping a credit card. Let’s look at the types of contactless payments available, how they can better protect consumers, and the future of this payment method.
- What are contactless payments?
- The history of contactless payments
- How do contactless payment systems work?
- What are the benefits of contactless payments?