# Contactless Payment Screens The Connected Screens Allow People to Pay By Waving Their Phones By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-01-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-screens References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3055332/fast-feed/wave-your-phone-at-this-screen-to-buy-things-instantly?partner=rss) & [thinkandgo-nfc](http://thinkandgo-nfc.com/) These connected screens apply the concept of credit card tap payments to an interactive kiosk. Created by European company Think&Go, the Connected Screens technology is one part [interactive touch screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtouch-products) and one part multi-payment system. This is possible due to a partnership with [Ingenico](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-terminal-solutions). The Payment Screen combines their existing Connected Screens with new technology that activates pictures with multiple contact-less point of sales. This means you can use cards or mobile devices (including [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay) Pay) to pay by simply holding them up to the screen. This provides new sales and distribution opportunities for stores and e-commerce brands, as the screens can be installed in a wide variety of places. Perfect for transportation centers such as airports, the screens also offer new marketing channels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Connected Screens:** The integration of payment technology into interactive screens offers new opportunities for businesses to enhance customer experiences and streamline transactions. - **Contactless Payments:** The ability to make payments by waving mobile devices or cards in front of screens opens up innovative ways for businesses to embrace convenient, fast, and secure transactions. - **Multi-payment Systems:** The introduction of multi-payment systems on interactive screens provides businesses with the flexibility to accept various forms of payment, including mobile payments and contactless cards. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can leverage contactless payment screens to create seamless and frictionless checkout experiences for customers, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty. - **Transportation:** Transportation hubs such as airports can adopt contactless payment screens to facilitate quick transactions for passengers, reducing waiting times and enhancing the overall travel experience. - **Marketing:** The integration of contactless payment screens in various locations creates new marketing channels for businesses to engage with consumers and deliver targeted advertisements or promotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [All-In-One Tablet Payment Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-square-stand.md) - [Accessibility-Focused POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-terminal-solutions.md) - [Contactless Merchant Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paypal-2.md) - [All-in-One Card Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantaloupe-eport-engage-combo.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Intelligent Car Wash Terminals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opw-smartstart-pro-payment-terminal.md) - [Touchscreen Retail Ordering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtouch-products.md) - [Palm-Enabled Contactless Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-6.md)