Contactless payment solutions are being implemented at scale as many seek to streamline points of purchase and make for a more efficient, as well as a more convenient-focused, experience.
Aside from the common approaches — ones that make use of mobile devices or watches, there are some pretty innovative and clever contactless payment solutions out there. For example, Costa Coffee looks to its business model and product offerings to deliver the 'Clever Cup' — a to-go thermos that integrates Barclaycard's bPay technology.
DressCode, on the other hand, builds the tech right into clothing pieces with the CashCuff — a concept that integrates contactless payment solutions into the cuffs of dress shirts. Finally, McLear embraces the aesthetics of high-tech accessories and makes a payment wearable in the form of a ring available to consumers.
25 Contactless Payment Solutions
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Contactless Reusable Cups
Costa Coffee's 'Clever Cup' Integrates Barclaycard's bPay Technology
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Aftermarket Connected Watch Straps
The Sony Wena Watch Strap Upgrades Analog Timepieces
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Tech-Powered Contactless Payment Watches
SwatchPAY! Marginally Elevates the Purchasing Experience
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Contactless Car Vending Machines
Auto Trader Created a Stress-Free Way to Purchase a Car
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Contactless Mobile Payment Devices
TipTap is an Easy-to-Use, Stand-Alone Point-of-Sales Device
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Fingerprint-Activated Debit Cards
NatWest's Secure Debit Card is Reliant on Biometric Data
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Contactless Payment Rings
The McLear Smart Ring is Primarily a Payment Wearable
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Bitcoin Payment Chips
'Flip' Facilitates Contactless Cryptocurrency Payments
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Contactless Payment Cuffs
DressCode's CashCuff Enhances Shirts with Payment Technology
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Music-Focused Smartwatches
The Garmin Forerunner 645 Music Watch Has Garmin Pay and More
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Vertical Debit Card Designs
Starling Bank's Unorthodox Card Design Boasts Portrait Mode
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Streamlined Athletic Wearables
The Fossil Sport Features Qualcomm's Newest Chipset
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Contactless Church Donations
Paris' Saint-François de Molitor is Replacing Collection Baskets
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Biometric Wearable Payments
Tappy Technologies Unveils a Fingerprint-Activated Payment Timepiece
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Chip-Enabled Contactless Payments
Jimmy John Incorporates Worldpay and Verifone's 'Engage P400'
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Wearable Micro-Card Payment Devices
INAMO Spearheads American Contactless Payment Methods
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Watch-Enabled Contactless Payment Solutions
Discover and Garmin Offer Efficiency and Convenience
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Student ID Contactless Payments
Blackboard's NFC Contactless Payments Work with Student IDs
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Secure Contactless Mobile Payments
The New BankAxept System is Secured by Two Different Solutions
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Secure Blockchain Mobile Phones
WISeKey's New WISePhone Offers Cryptocurrency Payment Methods
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Secure Wearable Payment Systems
STMicroelectronics Joins Fidesmo on the STPay-Boost IC Wearable
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Contactless Busker Payments
London Recently Introduced a New System for Paying Buskers
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Contactless Debit Cards
Bangkok Bank Joins TPN and Mastercard on the Be First Smart TPN Debit
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Contactless Subway Payment Systems
The MTA Fare is Now Payable Through the Apple Pay App
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Secure Contactless Digital Wallets
Garmin International Inc Expands Garmin Pay to Maestro Accounts
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Next-Gen Connective Clothing
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NFC Chip-Embedded Vintage Clothing
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Digital Debit Card Campaigns
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AI-Powered Payment Systems
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Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
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AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
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Smart Home-Controlling Rings
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Protective Fan-Style Wallets
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Humorous Payment Campaigns
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BYO Bottle Drink Stations
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Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Tech-Charging Valet Trays
The Courant MAG:3 Valet Tray Reduces Clutter in a Stylish Way
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Minimalist Aluminum Wallet Designs
The Ekster Parliament Wallet Has Space for 12 Cards
Sausage Snack ATMs
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Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
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Digital Rewards-Integrated Cards
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AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
TODAQ's 'TAPP' Micropayments Improves Healthcare Privacy
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Accessible Titanium Smart Rings
The 'Y-RING' Supports Health Monitoring, Gesture Control and More
AI-Powered Digital Banks
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Payment-Friendly Crypto Wallets
The SecuX Shield BIO Has an E Ink Display, Biometrics and More
Magnetic Multi-Functional Straps
The Dual by Zenlet Accommodates One's Badge and Phone
Razor-Thin Item Trackers
The Slimca HERE Tracker Slides into Wallets and More
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
ARCADE Launches the ELLE x Clarks Shoe Visualiser and Experience
Discreet Card-Sized Trackers
The Nomad Tracking Card Fits Neatly into Wallets
Flexible Mobile Bank Payments
Wallet Express Was Created by Samsung and Mastercard
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Africa-Focused Digital Wallets
Abba Payments Debuts a Digital Wallet Service for African Consumers
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
Phygital Business Cards
Linq x Moo Paper Cards Merge Quality Prints with Digital Technology
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
Recycled Smartphone Wallets
The Native Union MagSafe Wallet is Integrated with Strong Magnets
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Integrated Payment Applications
MoneyCollect's New Payment Gateway Enhances the User Experience
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs
The REAF Wallet Holds Up to Seven Cards and Banknotes
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Programmable QR Code Tags
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Touch-Free Soap Dispensers
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Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Multi-Use Non-Payment Wallets
Google Wallet India Unveils an Expansion for Non-Payment Services
Golf-Inspired Credit Card Partnerships
Topgolf Callaway Brands and Visa Launch Co-Promotions
In-Car Fuel Payments
Mercedes pay+ Uses a Fingerprint Scanner to Pay with Mastercard
Gen Z-Specific Numberless Cards
Fibe and Axis Bank Team Up to Launch a Numberless Credit Card
Financial Accessibility-Enhancing Cards
iCapital Ventures Launches the Liorcard Titanium
User-Friendly Online Checkout Solutions
Aurus & Early Warning Launch Secure Checkout System
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Circular Packaging Facilities
Again Launched 'CleanCell' and 'Tag' for the Circular Economy
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
E Ink Crypto Wallets
The Ledger Flex Allows for Transaction Approvals with a Tap
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Vegan Lifestyle Gift Cards
The Vegan Gift Card from epay is Touted as the First of its Kind
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
IPP-Focused Finance Updates
Adyen is Improving the IPP Sector with New Product Expansions
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Simplified Crypto Buying
EchoPay Simplifies Buying Memecoins with Credit Cards and Web2 Login
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
Rewarding App-Based Games
Pick n Pay Introduces the New 'Smart Hopper' Game for Shoppers
Secure Payment Partnerships
Verve Unites with Moniepoint to Debut the Moniepoint Verve Debit Card
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Rewarding Money Apps
Shakepay Has an Innovative Reward System for Digital Currencies
Simplified Payment Platforms
Alternative Payments Has Introduced DPMax, an Open Banking Platform
Cryptocurrency Payment Acceptance Tools
Instacoins is Partnering with Prominent Luxury Brands
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets
FOCX Designs the PIONEER Wallet with Minimal Features
Sustainable Banking Solutions
IDEMIA Unveils the GREENPAY Wallet for Sustainably Minded Bankers
App-Based Charging Payments
The Lidl Plus Rewards App Will Act as a Payment Platform for Charging
Employee-Facing Automation Technology
Starbucks' Siren Craft System Improves Customer Service
Digital Business Card Platforms
Digital Business Card Claims to Offer an Eco-Friendly Approach
Travel Sector-Focused Payment Tools
Nium and HyperGuest Streamline B2B Payments in Travel
Early Wage Solutions
Tapcheck Provides On-Demand Pay Access for Employee Financial Flexibility
Insightful Fraud-Battling Initiatives
TPAY Addresses Fraud in Mobile Payments
Mobile Game Payment Partnerships
NetEase is Partnering with Checkout.com on Game Payment Solutions
Simplified Business Transaction Platforms
Aurora Payments Has Introduced a New Payment Platform
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Introduces QR Codes for its New Product Line
Affordable Payment Acceptance Devices
Pine Labs Launches the 'Mini' QR Device with Card Acceptance
Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments
Amazon is Using Artificial Intelligence to Read Customer's Palms
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Account-Managing Finance Features
Entrust Launches a New Digital Account Opening Solution
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Alcohol Cashback Programs
Swiftly's Alcohol Cashback Program Redefines the Rebate Process
BNPL-Backed Credit Cards
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Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
AI-Powered Checkout Models
Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology Supports Seamless Checkouts
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Secure Overseas Debit Cards
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Customized Membership Cards
Amaze Technologies Offers Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions for Brands
Digital Retailer Gifting Options
Hallmark Gift Card Greetings Includes Over 100 Stores and Brands
Digital Gifting Platforms
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Wireless Charging Solutions
Freepower Turns Any Surface into a Charging Station
Global Money-Transferring Apps
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Effortless Group Payment Tools
Tabbit Splits Bills Easily with Payment Links Via Any Messaging App
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
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BNPL Bank Programs
Marqeta and Credi2 Collaborate to Enhance the Banks' Payment Capabilities
Micro Ultra-Secure Crypto Wallets
The Ryder One Hardware Wallet Has EAL6+ Technology
Expanded Cross-Border Payments
Visa Announces the Expansion of its Visa+ Program for US Customers
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Contactless Mobile Payments
Intesa Sanpaolo Teams Up with Nexi to Launch the SoftPOS Application
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The Mobilo Smart Business Card Works with Any Smartphone
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Intelligent Car Wash Terminals
The OPW SmartStart Pro Payment Terminal is ICS WashConnect-Powered
African Digital Wallet Platforms
Union54 Launches a New Social Commerce Platform Called ChitChat
Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks
Phillips PalmLock Can Recognize Up to 50 Unique Palms
Retailer-Backed Rewards Cards
Target Launches the New Target Circle 360 Paid Membership
Smartphone Crypto Access
Sorted Wallet is the First Crypto Wallet for Feature Phones
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Subscription-Based ROI Codes
Cashfree Payments and NPCI Team Up to Launch 'AutoPay on QR'
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Regulated Sustainability Solutions
FoodChain ID Unveils a Suite of Solutions for Sustainable CPG
Secure Safety Credit Cards
Bitsa Launches a New Safety Card with Enhanced Security Features
Online Tip Collecting
Tipsme Changes the Way Individuals and Businesses Collect Tips
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
Flexible Payment Features
Jifiti Has Introduced Tap Now, Pay Later™ Technology
Hospitality-Focused Pos Leather Cases
AgozTech Launched a Genuine Leather Case with a Belt Clip
In-App Subscription-Canceling Features
Mastercard and Subaio Streamline Subscription-Canceling
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
Advanced Crypto Payment Links
Swaps Aims to Simplify and Enhance with Its New Payment Links
Morocco-Based Card Programs
Citibank Partners with Mastercard to Launch a Commercial Card Program
Link-Enabled Payout Solutions
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Digital Cash Payment Systems
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Virtual Supplier Spending Cards
ConnexPay Launches the ConnexPay Flex Variable-Rate Virtual Card
Comprehensive Indian Payment Tools
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Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction