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Accepting Contactless Cards >>
We hope that this site contains something useful for all retailers - regardless of size, location or type, and irrespective of their different stages of Contactless implementation.
The site should help you to:
- understand what Contactless cards acceptance is;
- get an idea of what is going on across the industry;
- consider the benefits for your business and start building your own business case;
- provide assistance in training staff; and
- promote acceptance of contactless at the point-of-sale.
The following pages can be found in this section:
An Introduction to Contactless
This page will help you undestand the basics of Contactless cards and the benefits for you and your customers.
Key Facts & Stats
This page contains the latest facts and stats from the cards industry.
Preparing the Business Case
This section has been provided as a starting point for any retailer looking to put together a business case to implement Contactless payment technology.
Update on UK Rollout
This page has been designed to enable retailers to get an understanding of the status of rollout in the UK and includes statements from a number of organisations involved in the rollout of Contactless.
Contactless Equipment Solutions
Here we have included the latest news from Contactless solution providers, a quick guide to choosing Contactless equipment, and some information about accreditation.


