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Sarah Clark
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Editor, NFCW
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By Sarah Clark Verified| Cyber Era@ By Sarah ClarkA record 94.6 per cent of all eligible in-store card transactions were made using contactless in the UK in 2024, Barclays reports, “surpassing the previous year’s record of 93.4 per cent”. Shoppers also used the technology more frequently in 2024 – on average, 236 times across the year compared to 231 times in 2023. The cost of the average purchase also increased, to £16.10 (US$20.84) from £15.69 (US$20.31) in 2023.
By Sarah Clark Verified| Cyber Era@ By Sarah ClarkClose to nine in ten (87.1%) of all card payments made in Ireland last year were contactless and more than half of those were made using an NFC mobile phone, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) reports. Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI)“Over 1.5bn contactless point of sale (POS) payments, valued at €26.7 billion(US$29.3billion), were made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in 2024,” the organisation says.
By Sarah Clark Verified| Cyber Era@ By Sarah ClarkA record 94.6 per cent of all eligible in-store card transactions were made using contactless in the UK in 2024, Barclays reports, “surpassing the previous year’s record of 93.4 per cent”. Shoppers also used the technology more frequently in 2024 – on average, 236 times across the year compared to 231 times in 2023. The cost of the average purchase also increased, to £16.10 (US$20.84) from £15.69 (US$20.31) in 2023.
Company Info
NFCW
NFCW is a company that combines an industry resource platform with a retail arm focused on NFC technology. Founded in 2018, NFCW aims to increase awareness and understanding of NFC through educational resources, news, and practical solutions. Their platform, NFCW.com, provides a wealth of information including news, analysis, webinars, and podcasts tailored for professionals in banking, financial institutions, and contactless technology. In addition to their resources, NFCW hosts the Contactless World Congress, connecting buyers and suppliers globally. They offer advertising and sponsorship opportunities for businesses to promote their products and engage with a large community of over 13,000 members. Their retail division, NFCW-shop.com, sells a variety of NFC products such as tags, cards, and readers, with a focus on fast delivery and quality. NFCW also emphasizes sustainability, providing eco-friendly NFC solutions that help businesses comply with environmental standards.
Wales, United Kingdom
+44 13 4176 0123
Founded: 2008