Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• The Rise of Contactless Payments By 2025, the trend toward digital wallets and contactless payments is expected to dominate consumer behaviour. UMA Technology
• Gone are the days of cash-only operations; by 2025, most food trucks will offer a variety of digital payment options, including contactless payments, mobile wallets, and cryptocurrency. Crazy & Co.
• With major retailers adopting cash-free systems and contactless payments on the rise, the UK could slowly be moving towards a cash-free Christmas. Startups.co.uk
• Decline in Developed Markets: In markets like the U.S. and Europe, cash payments are projected to decline 7% annually as contactless payments become more popular. Credit Card Processing and Merchant Account
• Contactless payments, including digital wallets and QR code options, have become the norm, with predictions that over 80% of restaurant transactions will be cashless by the end of 2025. One Haus Hospitality
• In 2025, contactless payments, digital wallets, and BNPL (buy now, pay later) services will be more widespread, offering consumers greater convenience and choice at checkout. ConnectPOS
• Mobile Wallet and NFC Payments: Future iterations of the Flexa app will support contactless payments, mimicking Apple Pay and Google Pay. SimpleSwap
• As regulations like PSD2's Strong Customer Authentication mandate more robust identity checks in Europe, adopting contactless payments paired with biometric authentication will be essential for businesses to stay compliant, reduce liability, and meet rising consumer expectations by 2026. Host Merchant Services
• Plus, over 30 million POS terminals worldwide are slated to support biometric payments by 2024, and by 2025, contactless biometric methods - such as facial recognition - could underwrite 68% of all payment transactions, marrying speed with fraud resilience. Host Merchant Services
• The Smart Card segment is expected to grow the fastest from 2024 to 2032, driven by the rise of digital transactions, contactless payments, and advancements in chip technology. SNS Insider pvt ltd
• Contactless Delivery: In situations like the recent global pandemic, drone deliveries offer a contactless option, reducing the risk of disease transmission. 8MSolar
• M&S warned of changes which may inconvenience shoppers over the coming days, while confirming the ongoing problem with contactless payments, as well as its click and collect orders. SKY
• Passengers will now be able to make purchases using a range of cashless payment methods, including contactless card payments and mobile wallets such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Android Pay, and Google Pay. Travel And Tour World
• Digital payment trends in 2025 are expected to include increased use of mobile wallets, contactless payments, biometric authentication, and the rise of cryptocurrency as a mainstream payment method. Business Case Studies
• Bringing contactless limits into the FCA Handbook regime could create better flexibility when it comes to the transactions which contactless limits are applied to, as well as improving the strong customer authentication experience. Bird & Bird
• As consumers become more accustomed to using their smartphones for payments, mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay will see increased adoption, further solidifying contactless payments as a preferred method for everyday transactions. Business Case Studies
• In 2025, digital payment options such as mobile wallets, contactless payments, and peer-to-peer payment platforms are expected to see significant growth as more customers embrace the convenience and security of digital transactions. Business Case Studies
• In summary, while contactless cards are the true cash killer, targeted at the lowest-value payments, the next decade will be about in-store mobile payment adoption across the spectrum of transaction sizes. SlideShare
• Increased Adoption of Contactless Payments: The convenience and speed of contactless payments, facilitated by NFC technology, are expected to drive their increased adoption worldwide. Credit Card Processing and Merchant Account
• The FCA will consider whether to scrap the £100 cap on purchases made by contactless cards, in line with digital wallets where providers set their own limits. BBC News
• In 2025, we can expect digital payments to remain consumers' preferred means of payment, with wider adoption of contactless payments, mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay and online payment platforms, while the decline of cash and traditional cards will continue. Ground Labs
• The number of UK smartphone users making contactless payments in stores is projected to grow by nearly three million before 2026. Trust Payments

Last updated: 13 July 2025