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Payment Technology

Explore the latest in payment technology, from contactless NFC and mobile wallets to virtual cards and tokenization, ensuring secure and efficient digital transactions.

Explore the dynamic world of Payment Technology, where innovation meets convenience and security. Delve into articles covering the latest in contactless payments, NFC, and mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Discover how virtual card numbers and tokenization are revolutionizing secure digital transactions. Navigate through subtopics, find answers to FAQs, and access research studies that keep you informed about the future of financial transactions.

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Explore Payment Technology Subtopics and Resources

Dive into the world of Payment Technology to discover how innovations like contactless payments, mobile wallets, and tokenization are reshaping transactions. Understanding these subtopics is key to navigating and securing your digital payments effectively.

Contactless

Contactless allows fast, secure payments using NFC technology; simply tap your card or device to pay without physical contact.

Virtual Number

Virtual card numbers provide secure, temporary numeric codes for safer online shopping, protecting your real account details.

Mobile Wallet

Mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay enable secure, contactless payments via smartphones and smart devices.

Studies

Explore the latest research on payment technology innovations like contactless payments, mobile wallets, and secure digital methods. These studies offer insights into how these technologies impact personal finance and consumer habits.

1 in 3 Americans Would Let AI Use Their Credit Card to Book a Trip

By: Lynn Cadet 6/3/2026

Summer travel is getting more expensive. Rising fuel prices have sent U.S. flight costs soaring, with domestic fares up 10 to 15% and European travel up... Read More »

7 in 10 Believe America Is Becoming a Cashless Society

By: Jon McDonald 5/1/2024

Cash is king, as the age-old adage proclaims. Nothing beats cash in hand when it comes to spending. Yet American consumers are increasingly turning away... Read More »

Industry News

Stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of Payment Technology. Discover key industry news, including regulatory shifts, market trends, and company updates, essential for navigating innovations like NFC, mobile wallets, and secure digital transactions.

Q&A with Electronic Transactions Association CEO Jason Oxman

Q&A with Electronic Transactions Association CEO Jason Oxman

The Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) influences, monitors, and shapes the payments... Read More »

Ashley Fricker 1/29/2018

Arxan Secures Mobile Banking and Payment Apps Against Attacks

Arxan Secures Mobile Banking and Payment Apps Against Attacks

Traditional hacker attacks and viruses sought access to sensitive information on personal and... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 1/4/2018

Cashnet® Provides Campus-Wide Higher-Education Payment Solutions

Cashnet® Provides Campus-Wide Higher-Education Payment Solutions

Higher learning institutions process trillions of dollars in payments each year for tuition... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 1/3/2018

BitPay Users Convert Bitcoin into Dollars on Prepaid Debit Cards

BitPay Users Convert Bitcoin into Dollars on Prepaid Debit Cards

Bitcoin’s value explosion is unlike anything seen in the financial market in several decades... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 1/2/2018

ACI Worldwide: Editor's Choice™ for Its UP Real-Time Payments Solution

ACI Worldwide: Editor's Choice™ for Its UP Real-Time Payments Solution

Currencies used to pay for goods and services have evolved over the years. Modern Society’s... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 12/21/2017

Volusion and Chase® Offer SMB Payment Processing as Low as 2.4%

Volusion and Chase® Offer SMB Payment Processing as Low as 2.4%

Today’s entrepreneurs must focus as much on customer experience as they do on the products and... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 12/15/2017