Wherever you see the universal contactless symbol, use your contactless-enabled Mastercard or device and checkout will be easier than ever. Shoppers have had to adjust to new challenges when buying everyday supplies – a shift in behavior that is particularly clear at checkout as people express a desire for contactless cards and voice concerns over cleanliness and safety at the point of sale.“Mastercard’s survey shows a clear shift to contactless – especially in Asia Pacific – as COVID-19 changes the payments landscape and the way people shop now and in the future,” said Sandeep Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Products & Innovation, Asia Pacific, Mastercard.
Consumer polling by Mastercard, studying changing consumer behaviors in 19 countries around the world, paints a picture of accelerated and sustained contactless adoption.The act of going to the store for eggs, toilet paper, medicine and other necessities has changed dramatically this year. Once implemented by partners, this means that cardholders will be able to purchase more of what they need with the security, speed and touch-free experience of contactless payments at more merchants across Canada. Youâll even find contactless in taxicabs and vending machines.Encryption â unique to every purchase â protects transaction data, and the card or device never leaves the consumer's hand, reducing the risk of loss or counterfeit. Please ... By choosing to accept Mastercard contactless payments, you’ll be helping your customers experience a faster way to pay, and enabling them to pay how they want to pay, in line with thousands of other retailers in the Ireland already embracing this technology. Contactless is accepted globally at retailers including retail stores, fast food restaurants, pharmacies, grocery and convenience stores and at transit locations.
Mastercard contactless technology lets consumers make everyday purchases quickly and safely with just a tap of a contactless-enabled card or device — wherever the universal contactless symbol is displayed.
Mastercard has been spearheading the worldwide shift to contactless for years, championing the simple, safe and fast way to pay.
As consumers increasingly seek out ways to quickly get in and out of stores without touching terminals, Mastercard data reveals over 40 percent growth in contactless transactions globally in the first quarter of 2020 1. Mastercard cardholders who tap to pay at subway terminals on Fridays during June and July will get their fares refunded Mastercard cardholders who tap to pay on subways and at merchants that accept contactless payments in New York City will have the chance to win Priceless Surprises.
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TORONTO, April 2, 2020 – Mastercard today announced it is enabling the increase of contactless payment limits across Canada, as people look for safer © 1994-2020 MasterCard.
This solution has been implemented for the first time on a bus route in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and allows its cardholders to pay for their ticket by using any contactless credit or debit card from Mastercard.
With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all. Contactless is accepted globally at retail stores, fast-food restaurants, pharmacies, transit points of entry and grocery and convenience stores. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Use your contactless-enabled Mastercard or device wherever you see the universal contactless symbol for an easier checkout. Are you sure you would like to proceed?