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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.

Venmo’s Payment System Has Become a Verb with Millennials

Venmo’s Payment System Has Become a Verb with Millennials

By combining social media and payments, Venmo has become a popular form of splitting bills... Read More »

Ray FitzGerald 9/18/2017

How The PCI Security Standards Council® Ensures Safer Payments

How The PCI Security Standards Council® Ensures Safer Payments

When five of the world’s largest credit card vendors combined their security programs into one... Read More »

Adam West 8/8/2017

Epicor® Brings Payment Processing & Software Solutions Together

Epicor® Brings Payment Processing & Software Solutions Together

Credit card processing is an essential piece for many businesses and their software needs go... Read More »

Adam West 7/20/2017

Save Time, Money & Maximize Conversions with Avangate Payments

Save Time, Money & Maximize Conversions with Avangate Payments

Merchants in countries around the world have experienced an average 40% increase in sales... Read More »

Sean Garrity 4/4/2017

Making Its Mark on Payments: Amazon Pay Hits 33M Users

Making Its Mark on Payments: Amazon Pay Hits 33M Users

The idealized model for merging retail’s online and offline worlds has long involved the... Read More »

Ashley Fricker 3/24/2017

Braintree Provides Compliance and Payment Integration Solutions

Braintree Provides Compliance and Payment Integration Solutions

The ubiquity of mobile devices and dramatic increase of human connectivity has today’s... Read More »

Ashley Fricker 2/17/2017