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Contactless and cashless cards - how they work

Contactless payment cards explained

  • Contactless and cashless payment: we reveal how it works
  • What you need to know to keep your cash secure
  • Global impact - the countries already using cashless payment systems

What's in this guide

How they work

Contactless payment is here - we explain what you need to know.

UK progress

One card is already available, with a number of others on the horizon.

Future innovation

Several other banks have announced plans to roll out their own version.

Facts & figures

Millions of users across the world are now paying for goods in this way.