Contactless payments stories

TD rolls out Google virtual card numbers for eligible Visa customers in Canada, adding a security boost for online and in-app payments.

Ecommpay says Click to Pay is helping merchants win more completed online sales as guest checkout adoption rises and approval gaps widen.

Sezzle extends buy now, pay later into Canadian shops with virtual card, as shoppers gain contactless access at more than 90% of retailers.

Small Cell Forum outlines stadium network options as venue owners weigh shared infrastructure, private systems and 5G Standalone for crowded events.

Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.

Fime's EMEA lab wins EMVCo nod to test fingerprint sensors for biometric cards, supporting global roll-out of trusted contactless payments.

Lightspeed launches Mobile Tap in Quebec, letting restaurant staff take orders and accept cards on iPhone to speed service and cut walks.

Payment outages are threatening Canadian retail and hospitality, with disruptions exposing merchants to an estimated USD $7.6 billion a year.

ACI Connetic for Cards promises unified issuing, acquiring and ATM processing as banks race to modernise card systems and fight fraud.

Mastercard and TerraPay team up to let mobile wallet users tap and pay at over 150 million Mastercard contactless locations worldwide.

Prezzee launches PrezzeePay, enabling retailers worldwide to offer unified digital gift cards without costly system changes, targeting cashless Gen Z shoppers.

Gr4vy teams up with Mastercard to offer merchants worldwide seamless access to advanced payment solutions via its no-code platform.

Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.

A new report reveals that outdated payment systems at airports are frustrating 54% of travellers, emphasising the need for modernising payment options.