In early 2026, the scrapped FCA £100 (US$133) contactless limit came into effect to hand power back to banks – who are now ...

You could use an RFID-blocking wallet or purse, which uses materials to block radio waves and shield cards from unauthorised scanners. They look the same as normal money holders, just with that added ...

The absolute risk is low, with overall losses amounting to just 1.2p per £100 of contactless transactions in the first half ...

Imagine your customer walking into a pharmacy. They pick up their medicines, tap their phones at the counter, and complete payment before the queue even moves. Your customers now expect this speed in ...

Britain’s financial regulator is considering sweeping changes to contactless payments that could see the £100 limit scrapped. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation, running ...

The City regulator is paving the way for shoppers to make larger contactless payments, moving beyond the current £100 transaction limit for physical cards. Earlier this year, the Financial Conduct ...