Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• [New] The contactless payment sector is forecast to grow by around 35% in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] The new digital ID will be held on people's phones in the gov.uk wallet that is being developed to hold driving licences, just as millions already use the NHS App or contactless mobile payments. The Guardian
• [New] Between 2020 and 2025, contactless mobile transactions protected by biometrics will rise by over 520%. LLCBuddy
• [New] With new deployments in Wales (contactless EMV) and Scotland (Tap & Pay) already in operation, PAYG usage is set to grow further ahead of the Tap Converter system's full rollout in 2026. Railway-News
• Contactless biometric payments are projected to account for ~50% of all global transactions in 2025. CoinLaw
• If payment services providers raised both their single and cumulative limits to £150 and £450 respectively, fraud could increase up to a maximum of £31.3 million per year over three years, which would be a 131% increase on the current contactless fraud rate. Yahoo Finance
• By 2026, 81% of all payment cards are expected to be contactless, reflecting a global shift towards faster, more secure transactions. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• In 2025, contactless payments are forecast to account for ~ 65% of all in-store payments globally. CoinLaw
• By end-2025 contactless payments are projected to reach ~ $3 trillion in annual transaction value. CoinLaw
• Anticipate a shift in consumer behaviour towards contactless transactions, which were projected to reach $6 trillion globally by 2025. Valeriu Crudu
• Success in 2025 will depend on recognizing that contactless payments and QR code menus are not standalone features but integral components of a comprehensive digital restaurant experience. VERONA POS
• In 2025, contactless payments and QR code menus will remain essential features for modern dining establishments. VERONA POS
• Contactless payments will surpass $6 trillion by 2025, highlighting a significant increase in user adoption. Catalina Marcuta
• 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
• By 2025, biometric identification and contactless check-ins are expected to be standard at many U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• 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

Last updated: 02 November 2025