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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Cutting-Edge Smart Ring Designs
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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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Feature-Rich Wallet Collections
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Smart Home-Controlling Rings
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Cryptocurrency-Focused Payment Solutions
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Protective Fan-Style Wallets
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Humorous Payment Campaigns
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Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Sausage Snack ATMs
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Eco-Friendly Coffee Pods
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AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
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AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Accessible Titanium Smart Rings
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AI-Powered Digital Banks
Revolut Introduces its Reliable AI-Powered Finance Product, Billpay
Bakery-Café Loyalty Programs
Paris Baguette Unveiled its New PB Rewards Program and Mobile App
Kid-Friendly Digital Wallets
Google Wallet for Kids Offers Parents a Digital Way to Give Money
Squid-Inspired Packaging
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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
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
QR Code-Based Payment Systems
Noda Strives to Provide a Cost-Effective Payment Alternative
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Refreshed Retail Initiatives
Target is Improving its Customer Experience Journey in 2024
Stylish Iridescent Coffee Carriers
Costa Coffee Spring Merchandise Comes in Several Styles
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
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Digital Try-On Solutions
Bariano Uses Try with Mirra Technology for its New Virtual Fitting Rooms
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
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
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Global Payment Solutions
Just Wallet Secures, Low-Cost Global Payments with Revenue Share Options
Global Payment Solutions
A-Pay Starts Processing Payments in One Day With Global Reach
Humorous Payment Platform Campaigns
The Great PayPal Checkout Spotlights the Pay Later Services
Plastic-Reduced Handwash Bottles
PZ Cussons Taps Terracycle to Create Refillable Packaging
Minimalist Industrial Wallet Designs
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Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups
Starbucks Introduces Its New Better Cup for All Design
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Touch-Free Soap Dispensers
simplehuman Debuts the Rechargeable Sensor Pump
Multi-Use Non-Payment Wallets
Google Wallet India Unveils an Expansion for Non-Payment Services
Traceable Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Unveils its New Digital Product Passport Program
Golf-Inspired Credit Card Partnerships
Topgolf Callaway Brands and Visa Launch Co-Promotions
Financial Accessibility-Enhancing Cards
iCapital Ventures Launches the Liorcard Titanium
Smart Shopping Cart Rollouts
ZeroQs Raised Over €457 Thousand to Invest in Smart Shopping Carts
User-Friendly Online Checkout Solutions
Aurus & Early Warning Launch Secure Checkout System
Circular Packaging Facilities
Again Launched 'CleanCell' and 'Tag' for the Circular Economy
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
Payment Solution Apps
FSL Launches 'GMT Pay' to Empower User Earnings
Refrigerated Vending Machines
The REDYREF Smart Food Fridge Uses RFID Technology
Global Payment-Based Partnerships
Checkout.com is Enhancing Payment Options for HEYTEA
Payment Processing Upgrades
ThriveCart Strives to Enhance Payment Processing & Sales Optimization
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Cryptocurrency Payment Acceptance Tools
Instacoins is Partnering with Prominent Luxury Brands
Personalized Digital Payment Platforms
Mastercard One Credential Offers More Flexibility for Gen Z
E Ink Crypto Wallets
The Ledger Flex Allows for Transaction Approvals with a Tap
Voice-Powered Payment Technology
iWallet Debuts the Voice AI to Payments Feature
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
Gamified Shopping Carts
Instacart Unveils New Updates to its Smart Shopping Carts
Reusable Cup Programs
Starbucks is Participating in a City-Wide Collaborative Reuse Project
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
Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
Visa Presented its 'Typewriter' Campaign at the 2025 Oscars
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
Cryptocurrency-Focused Financial Ecosystems
UXLINK's Fuji Card Streamlines Cryptocurrency Payments
App-Based Charging Payments
The Lidl Plus Rewards App Will Act as a Payment Platform for Charging
Early Wage Solutions
Tapcheck Provides On-Demand Pay Access for Employee Financial Flexibility
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Simplified Crypto Buying
EchoPay Simplifies Buying Memecoins with Credit Cards and Web2 Login
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
Insightful Fraud-Battling Initiatives
TPAY Addresses Fraud in Mobile Payments
Simplified Business Transaction Platforms
Aurora Payments Has Introduced a New Payment Platform
Kitchen Counter Wireless Charging
FreePower and Cosentino Join on a Special Partnership
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
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
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Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
BNPL-Backed Credit Cards
Klarna Debuts a New Credit Card with Maximized Savings and 10% Cash Back
Compostable Cutlery Dispensers
The Touch-Free Pressed Fiber Cutlery Dispenser is Hygienic
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
Customized Membership Cards
Amaze Technologies Offers Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions for Brands
Digital Gifting Platforms
On Me Makes the Traditional Gift Card Experience Modern & Personal
Sleek Modern Trackable Wallets
The Nomad Tracking Card is a Compact Credit Card Tracker
Digital Retailer Gifting Options
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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
Greeting Card Kiosks
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Urban-Inspired Bag Campaigns
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Expanded Cross-Border Payments
Visa Announces the Expansion of its Visa+ Program for US Customers
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The Mobilo Smart Business Card Works with Any Smartphone
Checkout-Free Theme Park Stores
LEGOLAND Windsor Now Offers a Checkout-Free Store for Visitors
On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Just Eat and cardfactory Partnered to Offer Quick Gifts
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
QR Menu Solutions
Dishtup Enhances Dining with a Digital Menu & QR Code Technology
Cashless Business Technologies
Aleta Planet Debuts the MPLUS Aleta for Southeast Asian Consumers
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
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
International Shipping Solutions
UPS Global Checkout Streamlines the Shipping Experience
Unified Payment Links
Supercash Link Streamlines Payments With One Keychain Link
Online Tip Collecting
Tipsme Changes the Way Individuals and Businesses Collect Tips
Payment Recovery Solutions
FlyCode’s AI Technology Prevents Failed Payments and Recover Revenue
Flexible Payment Features
Jifiti Has Introduced Tap Now, Pay Later™ Technology
Small Retailer EPoS Systems
The ShopMate 360 EPoS is Great for Convenience Stores and More
Payment Integration Tools
DataBrew Streamlines Payment Integration for Business Operations
Hospitality-Focused Pos Leather Cases
AgozTech Launched a Genuine Leather Case with a Belt Clip
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
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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
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