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contactless payments

Square offers sellers buy now, pay later integration with Clearpay
A white Square stand sits on a bar counter, with a Square payment machine next to it
Business operations

Square offers sellers buy now, pay later integration with Clearpay

For the first time, Square customers in-person and online will be given the option to make a purchase as interest-free payments
23 Aug 2022
The IT Pro Podcast: Has the biometric revolution stalled?
The IT Pro Podcast: Has the biometric revolution stalled?
biometrics

The IT Pro Podcast: Has the biometric revolution stalled?

Biometric authentication was supposed to change the world - but has it?
14 May 2021
How to use Apple Pay in the UK: Everything you need to know
Mobile

How to use Apple Pay in the UK: Everything you need to know

Apple Pay users will hit 86 million this year
12 Apr 2017
Visa unveils new contactless payment ring
Mobile

Visa unveils new contactless payment ring

New payment method will be trialed at the Rio Olympic Games 2016 by Visa-sponsored athletes
3 Jun 2016
Mobiles to shape future of contactless payments
Mobile

Mobiles to shape future of contactless payments

Trade bodies and banks say they are ready to accept contactless payments over £30, but add that it remains at retailers’ discretion
23 May 2016
Fitbit steps up its game with mobile payments acquisition
Mobile

Fitbit steps up its game with mobile payments acquisition

NFC payment technology could be coming to future Fitbit wearables
19 May 2016
Apple Watch review
Mobile

Apple Watch review

It's not a waste of time, as our reviewer discovers as he puts the Apple Watch through its paces
21 Apr 2016
Banks could be key to mobile payments adoption, says report
Man holding credit card making online payment on a tablet
Mobile

Banks could be key to mobile payments adoption, says report

A new report on consumer habits for mobile payments has revealed massive opportunity for banks in the sector
21 Sep 2015
PayPal and Bouncepad reduce cost of contactless payments
Contactless payments at the Olympics
Business strategy

PayPal and Bouncepad reduce cost of contactless payments

Businesses wishing to adopt contactless payments can use the PayPal Here card reader and Bouncepad enclosure
11 Aug 2015
National Lottery enables Barclays Pingit payments
Mobile

National Lottery enables Barclays Pingit payments

Fans of the Lotto service can now pay for their tickets via the secure payment platform
10 Jun 2015