Contactless payments through NFC will get a major upgrade in the coming future. Its standards body, NFC Forum, announced a new technology called "Multi-purpose Tap," which is currently in the works.
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Amazon's contactless payment system that works using your palm is expanding all 500+ Whole Foods stores. The rollout of the palm recognition technology will be completed by the end of this year.
Samsung has introduced its new S3B512C fingerprint security IC that's designed to be used for payment cards. The new IC adds an extra layer of security when making contactless card payments.
Amazon is rolling out Amazon One to more Whole Foods Market stores in Seattle, starting with its Madison Broadway location today. Over the coming months, seven more stores are set to receive it.
EE has partnered with Square to help small business owners begin accepting cashless payments. Any fees on the first £1,000 of payments will be waived to encourage people to use the service.
