Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Contactless payments will surpass $6 trillion by 2025, highlighting a significant increase in user adoption. Catalina Marcuta
• [New] 75% of diners agree that restaurant technology (like QR code ordering) enhances their experience, and contactless payments are projected to grow by 240% by 2025. VERONA POS
• [New] By 2025, biometric identification and contactless check-ins are expected to be standard at many U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Contactless biometric payments, such as facial recognition, are projected to account for 68% of transactions by 2025. / USA CoinLaw
• By 2025, contactless biometric payments are projected to account for a commanding 68% of all biometric transactions. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• Contactless limit increases have sparked fraud concerns, but the FCA said only low-risk transactions will qualify - and providers, not consumers, will bear any losses. LBC
• Contactless use was forecast to grow, accounting for 43% of all payments in the UK. The Money Pages
• With advancements in autonomous technology and growing demand for efficient, contactless services, Malta will soon see robotic couriers zipping through its streets, delivering everything from groceries to pizza. Rightwing Voices
• Mobile and contactless payments are expected to grow by 12.4% each year from 2025 to 2034. IntelliPay
• Unlimited contactless cards give controlling partners the opportunity for limitless economic abuse. BBC News
• In 2025, guests will continue to expect seamless, tech-enabled experiences such as contactless check-ins, smart locks, and voice-activated controls. SkyRun Vacation Rentals
• QR codes, invented in 1994 for automotive tracking, have become essential for contactless interactions, with usage projected to grow 20% annually by 2025, driven by AI integration, dynamic functionalities, and emerging tech like AR and blockchain. WebProNews
• In conclusion, QR codes and contactless ordering are indeed still relevant in 2025, and they will likely remain a vital component of the restaurant industry for years to come. CKitchen
• As customer preferences continue to evolve, so too will the technologies that power contactless ordering, ensuring that the dining experience in 2025 is faster, more efficient, and more personalized than ever before. CKitchen
• In 2025, with digital wallets, mobile payments, QR codes, and contactless cards becoming the norm, and therefore, restaurants must keep up or risk falling behind. Foodhub for Business
• By 2025, contactless payment methods - whether through mobile payments, digital wallets, or other contactless payment technology - are expected to become a core component of restaurant operations globally. MAGHIL
• Contactless payments, already very popular in the US, are expected to spread even further beyond 2025. Cheqly
• Technology will enhance guest experiences through contactless check-in, digital keys etc. India will see a surge in bleisure travel, blending business and leisure with authentic cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path adventures becoming increasingly popular. HospiBuz
• The future is contactless, and Burger King's new restaurant design makes the restaurant chain well-primed to weather customer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, as digital ordering and takeout will continue to take precedence over in-restaurant dining. BrainStation
• Between 2025 and 2040, contactless medical radar evolved from a promising innovation to an integral part of global health ecosystems. Health Wellness Revolution
• Contactless payments, mobile ordering, and digital menus have become standard, and their use will only increase in 2025. TastyIgniter

Last updated: 12 October 2025