Global Security Mag: Happy tapping: why it’s time for a more secure solution to contactless fraud
Since their launch in 2007, contactless cards have revolutionised the payment industry. Contactless payments overtook chip-and-PIN as of July 2018, with more than 52% of the UK’s monthly card transactions conducted through a contactless card. Thanks to the ease of tap-and-pay transactions, consumers now expect to pay with contactless not only at big retailers, but also from market stall holders and, now, even Big Issue vendors.
