Scammers are exploiting the convenience of contactless payments through a growing threat called contactless payment fraud, or ...

A new digital payment scam called ‘ghost tapping' is emerging as a concern for travellers across popular tourist destinations ...

You could soon be tapping to pay for things even more than £100, under proposals set out by the Financial Conduct Authority. We can’t promise you’ll have that much in your bank account if you do so, ...

Consumers could benefit from the convenience of contactless payment when making larger payments, under proposals being consulted on by the FCA. The FCA wants to give card providers the flexibility to ...

As contactless payments become ubiquitous, fraudsters are evolving new tactics to exploit them. A Near Field Communication (NFC) relay attack is one such threat. It intercepts and relays the ...

Contactless card payments are set to exceed £100 and potentially become unlimited under new proposals to allow banks and other providers to set limits. The proposals from the Financial Conduct ...

Available nationwide in summer 2025, new Tap to Pay gift cards combine enhanced security with a simple checkout experience and seamless mobile wallet integration PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ...

From the Archive’ is the regular column that revisits some of the more interesting retail stories covered over the past 30 ...