Dual-interface cards deliver on promise of flexibility
With both contact and contactless on board, the cards are finding favor with a host of global issuers
Contactless 2.0: Latest generation chips are bigger, faster
Biometrics, new apps require more memory and faster data transfer
Episode 154: John McAfee backs authentication key
Evaluating card durability
Industry standard test procedures help issuers achieve the ultimate ’10-year credential'
Fall 2016 Regarding ID
03 Jun, 2013CTA, Pace installs Ventra pay pads at Davis station
The Chicago Transit Authority and Pace has installed Ventra pay pads at its Davis Street Station in Evanston, Ill. to prepare for the new transit fare payment system set to launch later this summer, according to The Daily Northwestern. In September 2012, the Chicago Transit Authority and Pace together unveiled the Ventra open fare payment […]
31 May, 2013Winnipeg’s preps for new contactless transit cards
Eight of Winnipeg Transit’s buses have now been equipped with electronic fare boxes, according to Winnipeg Free Press. The Friday installation brings the transit more in line with its much-anticipated roll out of a contactless smart card fare payment system. Winnipeg will be replacing all of the old fare boxes on its buses with brand […]
30 May, 2013Barclaycard illustrates growth of contactless payments in the UK with Facebook infographics
The Barclaycard Facebook page has published a series of infographics illustrating how contactless payments have seen a significant increase in frequency, value and availability across the United Kingdom. UK numbers show contactless payments has increased five-fold by going from 710,000 transactions in December 2011 to 3.8 million in December 2012. Another illustration depicts how the […]
29 May, 2013Natural Security pilot demonstrates higher spending
A six-month pilot of Natural Security’s payment technology saw more than 800 transaction a month and higher-transaction amounts than those with typical payment cards. Natural Security announced results of the pilot that included biometrics and mid-range contactless payment cards. The pilot was with financial institutions Banque Accord, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel Arkéa and […]
29 May, 2013St. Albert moves forwards with smart transit fare system
The community of St. Albert, a suburban city in Alberta, Canada, has taken the next step towards its long pursuit of a smart fare system for the region’s transit buses, according to the St. Albert Gazette. The city council has endorsed a proposal for a new open transit fare system that enables passengers to pay […]
28 May, 2013Awareness of contactless mobile payments more than doubles in just 12 months
Awareness of contactless mobile payment points and symbols amongst consumers has more than doubled from in just twelve months according to the latest Mobile Payment Index results from eDigitalResearch. Spending via mobile NFC technology has also grown in the past twelve months. In May 2012, results indicated that contactless mobile payment users were, on average, […]
14 May, 2013Gemalto street survey in Dubai reveals growing desire for contactless technologies
Gemalto has published the results of a street survey conducted amongst Dubai residents, revealing an overwhelming appetite for using contactless technologies. Dubai’s enthusiasm extends beyond the replacement of cash and encompasses a host of other applications such as public transport access, loyalty schemes and e-tickets for major music and sports events. The vast majority of […]
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