Findings from ICM Research recently published reveals that despite high consumer awareness, little retailer support means Christmas 2012 will not be contactless. Being able to simply wave your card over a reader cuts down queuing time, which benefits both shoppers and retailers at one of the busiest shopping times of the year. Another is that […]

Atlantic Zeiser, a provider of card personalization solutions, announced that CPI Card Group has installed the CHIPLINE contactless smart card and smart ticket personalization system in its Nevada, U.S. facility. CPI Card Group will use CHIPLINE to perform high-volume personalization of contactless payment and non-payment cards, enabling the company to reach production volumes of up […]

Bankia and SerranoPark, one of Madrid’s biggest car parks, have signed a collaboration agreement to create a charge card that will give users of the car park easier access. The plastic card uses contactless technology, so that the driver is able to enter and leave parking by simply holding the card close to the reader, […]

US Airways has become one of the world’s first airlines to accept MasterCard PayPass enabled cards and devices for in-flight purchases. US Airways passengers can now buy food, beverages and other services by simply tapping their MasterCard PayPass-enabled card and devices, helping to speed up transaction times and provide increased convenience. Enabled by GuestLogix, a […]

Oberthur Technologies and LEGIC Identsystems Ltd announced a new partnership to enhance contactless payment solutions and dual-interface payment smart card product offerings. LEGIC ‘s virtual contactless transponder technology will be combined with Oberthur Technologies’ contactless and dual-interface smart cards, creating new business opportunities for industries such as public transport authorities, banks, airlines or leisure facilities. […]

MasterCard and Absa have unveiled Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APME) with an interactive debit and credit card with MasterCard PayPass technology to enable quick, contactless payments. The Absa MasterCard Titanium card combines a built-in LCD display and a touch sensitive button for enhance control and security. The all-in-one payment card combines MasterCard technologies, […]

OC Transpo’s Presto smart card payment system is being delayed again due to technical glitches, according to a local news channel. OC Transpo, operating bus transit services for the majority of Ottawa and Carleton, originally anticipated a complete smart card launch in February but says this won’t happen, with months of delays likely ahead. Provincial […]

Gemalto is providing South Africa financial institution Standard Bank with a multifunction EMV contactless payment card enabling users to pay for transit fares and other goods and services with one digital wallet. Standard Bank customers can use the MasterCard debit card to wave and pay directly at the gates in the public transport stations, without […]

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is increasing the price of a day pass for MTS buses, encouraging passengers to avoid the additional charge by converting to a Compass Card, according to a local news report. The Compass Card, a reloadable tap-and-go transit pass, offers passengers greater flexibility and increased security designed to prevent […]

The city of Brandon, the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, is offering residents and visitors a new way to ride the local transit through the implementation of automated fare boxes with smart card technology, according to the Brandon Sun. Starting Dec. 10, the new smart card system will enable passengers flexibility when purchasing their […]