One-third of all cards now contactless

Contactless payment card shipments accelerated globally in 2013, according to figures from the Smart Payment Association (SPA). In its annual review of the smart payment card market, the SPA reports that contactless technologies were present on over one-third (37%) of...

Contactless payment for SA commuters

Despite the fact that about 40% of South Africans use private vehicles to and from work every day, public transport is still a reality for most commuters. It is reported that more than 30% of South Africans use mini-bus taxis to get to their daily destinations, while...