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
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Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Multifunctional Minimalist Lightweight Wallets
Bando 4.0 is a New and Improved Minimalist Wallet
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
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Elegant Safety Bracelets
CARRAT's Smart Bracelet Contacts Loved Ones in Case of Danger
Infection-Detecting Wound Coverings
The SmartHEAL Sensor Connects Through RFID to Monitor Wounds
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitors
Valencell Unveils a New Blood Pressure Monitor at CES 2023
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
TODAQ's 'TAPP' Micropayments Improves Healthcare Privacy
Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches
This Wearable Ultrasound Patch Envisions Real-TIme Heart Scans
Digital Rewards-Integrated Cards
TranzactCard Introduces the eZ-Power Card to its Fintech Platform
Small Business Point-of-Sale Terminals
GoCCaddy Introduces Its Smart Terminal Flex
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
Magnetic Multi-Functional Straps
The Dual by Zenlet Accommodates One's Badge and Phone
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Biometric-Tracking Physical Therapies
Cipher Skin Partners with Parker Health
Ultra-Slim Wallet Trackers
The Chipolo CARD Point Works with Google Find My Device
Flexible Mobile Bank Payments
Wallet Express Was Created by Samsung and Mastercard
Africa-Focused Digital Wallets
Abba Payments Debuts a Digital Wallet Service for African Consumers
Biotech-Based Skincare Systems
iuno's Personalized Skincare System Starts with a Finger Prick Test
Pressure-Sensitive Mouse Designs
The 'Just another mouse' by Matteo Ercole is Button-Free
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Efficient Business Payments
Xero Debuted Two New Integrations for Business Payments
Next-Gen Digital Business Cards
The Keyport Digital ME Key is a Digital Business Card
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Battery-Free Health Wearables
UCI Debuts a New Health Tracker That is Powered by Finger Tapping
User-Powered Health Trackers
Baracoda is Unveiling BHeart & Patent-Pending Technology at CES 2023
Integrated Payment Applications
MoneyCollect's New Payment Gateway Enhances the User Experience
Cartoon-Inspired Metro Payments
Taiwan's EasyCard Now Comes with a Playful Pokéball Keychain
Privacy Protection Knitwear
The Capable Manifestio Collection Shields Against Facial Recogniton
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling Base
Parent-Connected Teen Shopping Apps
Hollister's Debuts New 'Share2Pay' For Teen Shoppers
Efficiently Rechargeable Smartwatches
Andrea Mangone's Vessel Can Recharge on Your Wrist
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
Neural Interface Wristbands
This New Wristband Enables Gesture Control Of Apple Devices
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
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
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
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
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Paper-Free Retail Receipts
The Diebold Nixdorf Vynamic Digital Receipt is Sustainable
Advanced Wallet-Friendly Trackers
The 'AirCard' Wallet Tracker Works with Apple Find My
Simple B2B Payment Apps
Hopscotch Enables "Instant, Fee-free Payments for Small Businesses"
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Anti-Overspending POS Systems
The 'Impress' Wealth Management POS Concept is Advanced
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Wearable Ultrasound Patches
Researchers Have Developed a Way to Offer Real-Time Heart Scans
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
Automated Recurring Payments Solutions
HSBC UK Launches 'Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs)'
Contactless Car Wash Subscriptions
The 'FastLane' Subscription Can Be Accessed Through a Handy App
Authenticity-Verifying Bag Twins
Pinko Launches a Digital Twins Collection for Its Bags
Reverse Vending Machines
NatWest's Machine Helps Consumers Recycle Unwanted Plastic Cards
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
Secure Payment Partnerships
Verve Unites with Moniepoint to Debut the Moniepoint Verve Debit Card
Rewarding Money Apps
Shakepay Has an Innovative Reward System for Digital Currencies
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Sneaker-Resembling Leather Wallets
These Nike Cardholders are Reminiscent of Its Sneakers
Haptic Navigation Wristbands
The Wayband is Hand and Eyes-Free for Intuitive Navigation
Social Messaging Money Transfers
Viber Enters the World of Fintech with 'Payments on Viber'
Biometric Debit Cards
Bank Pocztowy Launched the First Biometric Debit Card in Poland
Grocery Payment Palm Scanners
Amazon Expands Palm-Reading Payment Solution 'Amazon One'
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
Mobile Game Payment Partnerships
NetEase is Partnering with Checkout.com on Game Payment Solutions
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
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
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
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
AI-Powered Measurement Tools
Perfect Corp. Launches a New Measurement Tool for Fingers and Wrists
Cost-Effective POS Systems
The SOUNDPAYMENTS Sound POS Works in Any Retail Space
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
BNPL Shopping Subscriptions
Klarna Adds a Subscription Plan for Frequent Shoppers
Customized Membership Cards
Amaze Technologies Offers Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions for Brands
E-Commerce Billing Features
Shopify Unveils the 'Shopify Bill Pay' Solution for Merchant Expenses
Accessible Payment Cards
Mastercard's Touch Cards Have Notches to Aid the Visually Impaired
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
Unified Payments Platforms
Payload and J.P Morgan Partner to Launch an All-in-One Payment Solution
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
Shareable Purchase Features
Fashion Retailer Hollister Has Launched Its New Share2Pay Option
App-Powered Checkout Stores
MAPCO Opened its First Checkout-Free Convenience Store
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
NFC-Enabled Business Cards
The Mobilo Smart Business Card Works with Any Smartphone
Physical Password Security Keys
The Cryptnox FIDO Card Uses NFC Technology
Crypto-Focused Payment Integrations
ConsenSys' MetaMask Integrates PayPal for Easier Crypto Buying
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Web3 Token Additions
Wirex Launches 52 New Tokens for Accessing Web3 Services
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
Contactless Merchant Payments
Paypal and Venmo Now Support Apple’s Tap to Pay Contactless Payments
Affordable BNPL Programs
Apple Introduces the Apple Pay Later Program to US Market
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-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'
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
Real-Time Crypto Payments
Ramp Launches Real-Time Payments Across 17 Blockchains in its New Update
Secure Safety Credit Cards
Bitsa Launches a New Safety Card with Enhanced Security Features
All-New Retail Payment Methods
Amazon Rolls Out a New Venmo Payment Option for U.S. Customers
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Venue-Specific Parking Solutions
Century II Adds ParkMobile's Digital Payment System to its Lots
Cash-Gifting Greeting Cards
Hallmark + Venmo Cards Simultaneously Share Heartfelt Messages & Money
Convenient Order Pickup Services
Card Factory Launches a Click & Collect Service for Its Customers
Personalized Payment Requests
FreedomPay and Prommt Unite to Deliver Secure Personalized Payments
Secure Streamlined Checkouts
Safexpay Launches the Aasaan Checkout to Combat Cart Abandonment
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
Comprehensive Indian Payment Tools
BharatPe Unveils the Country's First All-in-One Payment Device
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 Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses