Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Travelers heading to Stansted Airport will finally be able to use contactless payments for train journeys from next month, after long-delayed approval was given to extend London's contactless system. IanVisits
• [New] Near-field communication has been a highly useful technology for making contactless payments, but 2026 will see it become more involved in security incidents. Samsung Business Insights
• The COVID-19 pandemic heightened concerns around hygiene and safety, and as a result, contactless delivery will continue to be a priority for food delivery companies in 2026. Ideal Magazine
• The digital payment landscape in Europe is undergoing significant transformation, with projections indicating robust growth through 2028, largely influenced by smartphone penetration, contactless technology, and digital wallets. Yahoo Finance
• The big restaurant payment trends for 2026 - like contactless payments, mobile wallets, QR codes, crypto, Buy Now Pay Later options, integrated systems, biometric payments, and AI/ML tech - bring a ton of chances for restaurants to level up their payment game and meet what today's customers expect. OneHubPOS
• The introduction of contactless travel on the Stansted Express is great news for passengers and will make rail travel between Stansted and London even more simple and convenient. GOV.UK
• Passengers travelling to every London airport will soon benefit from simpler train journeys, with the expansion of contactless ticketing to London's Stansted and Southend Airports. GOV.UK
• Since COVID-19, contactless card payments have become second-nature in retail and food service globally, so fans often expect to use their card at events. Ticket Fairy
• Victoria's Coalition opposition are critical of how long the rollout of contactless payment is taking and the fact public servants will be the first to trial it. The Guardian
• As soon as 2027 or 2028, mid-size events will begin offering biometric pay by default, much like how contactless card readers are ubiquitous today. Ticket Fairy
• By 2040, the journey of contactless medical radar from a niche medical technology to a globally integrated social artifact is not just a story of engineering it is a story of human reconciliation with invisible care. Health Wellness Revolution
• The expansion of contactless transactions is forecasted to grow by 60% over the next five years. Valeriu Crudu
• Tech-focused travelers will be drawn to London as it has become Europe's premier smart city, with the 2026 rollout of 5G across the entire Underground network and the world's most advanced contactless payment ecosystem. BusinessMole
• Banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limit for contactless payments, allowing them to better respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology. Insider Media Ltd
• The increase in NFC-enabled mobile and contactless payment adoption will reach 12.4% annually from 2025 to 2034 because consumers want fast and secure payment methods. MobileDokan
• In-store, biometric and contactless experiences will continue to streamline checkout; online, one-click payments will be powered by the global rollout of tokenization, which replaces static card details with secure tokens. Financial IT

Last updated: 08 March 2026