This collection of innovative apps, cards, POS systems and examples of wearable technology are an indication that contactless payment solutions will only continue to become more prevalent in the future. Moving beyond retail applications, contactless payment systems are being offered in a range of unexpected places, including the guitars of street musicians, photo booths and even the saddles of donkeys giving rides on the beach.
While biometric payments are also rising in popularity, they are converging with contactless payment systems for totally touchless experiences. Rather than requiring physical contact to read a palm or fingerprint, Uniqul and 100% Genuine Imported Foods Chain Stores are using scanners to detect the unique blood vessel networks in human bodies, getting rid of the need for cards and wearable payment systems entirely.
20 Contactless Payment Solutions
From Wearable Banking Wristbands to Biometric Store Payments:
Laura McQuarrie — Feb 6, 2015 — Business
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Wearable Banking Apps
Wallaby's Mobile Wallet App is Developed For the Samsung Gear 2 Smartwatch
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Swatch Access
Charge and Ride
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Wearable Wrist Payments
Barclaycard's Contactless Payment bPay Bands Will Reduce Cash Transactions
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Credit Card Timepieces
LAKS Watch2Pay System Allows for Contactless Payments
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Contactless Donation Shops
This Interactive Display Window Collects Contactless Payment Donations
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USB Credit Card
Korea's Shinhan Card
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Wearable Banking Wristbands
The CaixaBank Contactless Payment System is a Spanish Alternative
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Budget-Saving Bracelets
The Debitband Concept Payment System is a Physical Fiscal Reminder
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Contactless Payment Saddles
People Can Use Contactless Payments for Donkey Rides at this UK Beach
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Contactless POS Systems
Proxama's Units Offer Solutions for NFC Marketing & Loyalty Platforms
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Palm Print-Scanning ATMs
The New Chase Bank Electronic Banking Kiosks Could Use Biometric Scanning
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Contactless Payment Photobooths
Zeven Media's Mobile Photo Booth Uses a Touchless Payment System
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Contactless Payment Cards
The Reloadable Sweep Card Makes Effortless Touch-Free Payments
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Wearable Coffee Payments
Wearbucks is a Wearable Way to Pay for Coffee at Starbucks
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Biometric Store Payments
This Chinese Grocery Store Features a Unique 'Face Pay' System
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Handheld Donation Devices
This Charity Donation Platform Lets Commuters Give Leftover Credit
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Credit Watch
World's First Wristwatch with Built-in Credit Card
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Biometric Buying Systems
This New Payment System Lets You Buy Things with Your Face
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Pay-Pass Musicians
Credit Card-Accepting Guitars May be the New Way to Pay Street Guitarists
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Calorie-Counting Cell Phones
Barclaycard Health Tech of the Future
Related Ideas
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
Smartphone-Charging Smart Wallets
This Smart Wallet Offers Charging & Phone Stand Functionality
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Digital Debit Card Campaigns
Interac Introduces 'The Lost Wallet Board' Installation in Toronto
AI-Powered Payment Systems
Mashgin Introduces a New AI-Powered Checkout System with Verifone
AI-Powered Shopping Assistants
Kudos is an AI-Driven Smart Wallet That is Rapidly Expanding
In-App Retail Expansions
Garmin Allows You to Buy Apps & Watch Faces Through the Connect IQ Store
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
Digital Rewards-Integrated Cards
TranzactCard Introduces the eZ-Power Card to its Fintech Platform
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
AI-Powered Digital Banks
Revolut Introduces its Reliable AI-Powered Finance Product, Billpay
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
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Ultra-Slim Wallet Trackers
The Chipolo CARD Point Works with Google Find My Device
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Flexible Mobile Bank Payments
Wallet Express Was Created by Samsung and Mastercard
Discreet Card-Sized Trackers
The Nomad Tracking Card Fits Neatly into Wallets
Africa-Focused Digital Wallets
Abba Payments Debuts a Digital Wallet Service for African Consumers
Convenient Traveller Payment Solutions
UnionPay Offers Seamless Transactions in Europe
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Barcode-Less Product Scanners
SeeChange Taps Diebold Nixdorf to Create AI Checkout Tools
UPI Payment Solutions
Pine Labs Unveils the New UPISetu Product for Merchant UPI Payments
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
Integrated Payment Applications
MoneyCollect's New Payment Gateway Enhances the User Experience
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling Base
Recycled Smartphone Wallets
The Native Union MagSafe Wallet is Integrated with Strong Magnets
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Multi-Use Non-Payment Wallets
Google Wallet India Unveils an Expansion for Non-Payment Services
In-Car Fuel Payments
Mercedes pay+ Uses a Fingerprint Scanner to Pay with Mastercard
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Gen Z-Specific Numberless Cards
Fibe and Axis Bank Team Up to Launch a Numberless Credit Card
User-Friendly Online Checkout Solutions
Aurus & Early Warning Launch Secure Checkout System
Scannable NFC Business Cards
The OVOU Smart Business Card Sends Users to a Custom Link
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Advanced Wallet-Friendly Trackers
The 'AirCard' Wallet Tracker Works with Apple Find My
Anti-Overspending POS Systems
The 'Impress' Wealth Management POS Concept is Advanced
E Ink Crypto Wallets
The Ledger Flex Allows for Transaction Approvals with a Tap
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Reloadable Contactless Keychains
Zara is Replacing Single-Use Gift Cards with Keychains
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
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
IPP-Focused Finance Updates
Adyen is Improving the IPP Sector with New Product Expansions
Authenticity-Verifying Bag Twins
Pinko Launches a Digital Twins Collection for Its Bags
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
The 'FastLane' Subscription Can Be Accessed Through a Handy App
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Secure Payment Partnerships
Verve Unites with Moniepoint to Debut the Moniepoint Verve Debit Card
Digital Banking Metaverses
HSBC Confirms Plans to Debut a Virtual Banking Service in the Metaverse
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
Sustainable Banking Solutions
IDEMIA Unveils the GREENPAY Wallet for Sustainably Minded Bankers
Sleek Minimal Contemporary Wallets
FOCX Designs the PIONEER Wallet with Minimal Features
App-Based Charging Payments
The Lidl Plus Rewards App Will Act as a Payment Platform for Charging
Accessible Online Retail Initiatives
Instacart and Walgreens Partnered to Accept SNAP/EBT Online
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Bank-Enabled Payment Rings
Intesa Sanpaolo is Introducing a New Contactless Payment Ring
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
Financial Accessibility-Enhancing Cards
iCapital Ventures Launches the Liorcard Titanium
Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments
Amazon is Using Artificial Intelligence to Read Customer's Palms
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Privacy-First Finance Apps
'Skwad' Helps Users Track Spending Without Linking Bank Accounts
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Travel-Focused Indian eSIMS
Sensorise Unveils a New Travel eSIM for Indian Consumers
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
AI-Powered Measurement Tools
Perfect Corp. Launches a New Measurement Tool for Fingers and Wrists
Customized Membership Cards
Amaze Technologies Offers Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions for Brands
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Global Money-Transferring Apps
HSBC Unveils its Inclusive 'Zing' App and Debit Card in the UK
E-Commerce Billing Features
Shopify Unveils the 'Shopify Bill Pay' Solution for Merchant Expenses
Secure Card Recycling Systems
Mastercard and HSBC are Making the Card Industry More Sustainable
Business-Oriented Visa Cards
Veem Releases a New Virtual Visa Card for SMEs with Zero Fees
BNPL Bank Programs
Marqeta and Credi2 Collaborate to Enhance the Banks' Payment Capabilities
Expanded Cross-Border Payments
Visa Announces the Expansion of its Visa+ Program for US Customers
QR Code Travel Tickets
Delhi Metro Unveils QR Code-Based Paper Tickets for Metro Passengers
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
Physical Password Security Keys
The Cryptnox FIDO Card Uses NFC Technology
Nostalgic NFC-Enabled Sneakers
Puma’s Limited-Edition RS-XL Sneakers Link to Exclusive Content
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Contactless Smart Sleep Devices
The 'RemWave Sleep' Detects Sleep Patterns With Wireless Sensors
Convenient Palm Payment Expansions
Amazon One Payments are Coming to Whole Foods Markets
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
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Palm-Recognizing Smart Locks
Phillips PalmLock Can Recognize Up to 50 Unique Palms
App-Supported Seamless Checkouts
Sam’s Club Introduces a Checkout-Free Shopping Centre
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
Hospitality-Focused Pos Leather Cases
AgozTech Launched a Genuine Leather Case with a Belt Clip
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
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Convenient Order Pickup Services
Card Factory Launches a Click & Collect Service for Its Customers
Secure Streamlined Checkouts
Safexpay Launches the Aasaan Checkout to Combat Cart Abandonment
Digital Income Tax Payments
PhonePe Launches a New Income Tax Payment Feature for its Customers
Anti-Skimming Gas Pump Platforms
The Relay Payments Platform is Arriving at Pilot Travel Locations
Business E-Money Services
Greengage Debuts a E-Money Service for Businesses to Handle Money Easily
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
AI-Enabled Biometric Smart Locks
The Desloc B200 Speeds Up Access with Advanced Technology
UK Contactless Pay Expansions
Apple Tap to Pay Lets iPhone Users Pay Seamlessly in the UK
Link-Enabled Payout Solutions
Vyne Launches a No-Code Verified Payouts Solution
Digital Cash Payment Systems
Apple Cash is Planning to Offer a Virtual Card Number in Update
Virtual Supplier Spending Cards
ConnexPay Launches the ConnexPay Flex Variable-Rate Virtual Card
Comprehensive Indian Payment Tools
BharatPe Unveils the Country's First All-in-One Payment Device
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction