Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, 81% of all payment cards are expected to be contactless, reflecting a global shift towards faster, more secure transactions. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• [New] In 2025, contactless payments are forecast to account for ~ 65% of all in-store payments globally. CoinLaw
• [New] By end-2025 contactless payments are projected to reach ~ $3 trillion in annual transaction value. CoinLaw
• [New] Anticipate a shift in consumer behaviour towards contactless transactions, which were projected to reach $6 trillion globally by 2025. Valeriu Crudu
• [New] Success in 2025 will depend on recognizing that contactless payments and QR code menus are not standalone features but integral components of a comprehensive digital restaurant experience. VERONA POS
• [New] In 2025, contactless payments and QR code menus will remain essential features for modern dining establishments. VERONA POS
• Contactless payments will surpass $6 trillion by 2025, highlighting a significant increase in user adoption. Catalina Marcuta
• 75% of diners agree that restaurant technology (like QR code ordering) enhances their experience, and contactless payments are projected to grow by 240% by 2025. VERONA POS
• By 2025, biometric identification and contactless check-ins are expected to be standard at many U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• Contactless biometric payments, such as facial recognition, are projected to account for 68% of transactions by 2025. / USA CoinLaw
• By 2025, contactless biometric payments are projected to account for a commanding 68% of all biometric transactions. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• Contactless limit increases have sparked fraud concerns, but the FCA said only low-risk transactions will qualify - and providers, not consumers, will bear any losses. LBC
• Contactless use was forecast to grow, accounting for 43% of all payments in the UK. The Money Pages
• With advancements in autonomous technology and growing demand for efficient, contactless services, Malta will soon see robotic couriers zipping through its streets, delivering everything from groceries to pizza. Rightwing Voices
• Mobile and contactless payments are expected to grow by 12.4% each year from 2025 to 2034. IntelliPay
• Unlimited contactless cards give controlling partners the opportunity for limitless economic abuse. BBC News
• In 2025, guests will continue to expect seamless, tech-enabled experiences such as contactless check-ins, smart locks, and voice-activated controls. SkyRun Vacation Rentals
• QR codes, invented in 1994 for automotive tracking, have become essential for contactless interactions, with usage projected to grow 20% annually by 2025, driven by AI integration, dynamic functionalities, and emerging tech like AR and blockchain. WebProNews
• In conclusion, QR codes and contactless ordering are indeed still relevant in 2025, and they will likely remain a vital component of the restaurant industry for years to come. CKitchen
• As customer preferences continue to evolve, so too will the technologies that power contactless ordering, ensuring that the dining experience in 2025 is faster, more efficient, and more personalized than ever before. CKitchen
• In 2025, with digital wallets, mobile payments, QR codes, and contactless cards becoming the norm, and therefore, restaurants must keep up or risk falling behind. Foodhub for Business

Last updated: 19 October 2025