Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• Contactless payments incorporating biometrics are forecast to surpass $10 trillion by 2027, with 221% growth between 2022-2026. CoinLaw
• Technology to allow for contactless card payments on the Paris public transport network will begin to be installed progressively from July. connexionfrance
• The global Mobile Payment Technologies Industry is projected to reach USD 5,785.10 Billion by 2036, driven by the rapid adoption of smartphones, real-time payment infrastructure, contactless payment technologies, and digital wallets worldwide. Transparency Market Research
• 75% of all in-store payments will be contactless by 2027, with biometric authentication accounting for 45% of mobile payments. CoinLaw
• Consumers with annual incomes exceeding $75,000 will constitute a substantial 46.5% of all contactless payment users in the United States. Market.us Scoop
• The outlook for contactless payments is robust, with a forecast of surpassing $10 trillion by 2027 and a substantial projected growth of 221% in contactless payments between 2022 and 2026. Market.us Scoop
• The total value of contactless payment transactions is anticipated to exceed $10 trillion by 2027. Market.us Scoop
• The expansion of contactless payments is not limited to established markets; it is expected to extend globally. Market.us Scoop
• As reported by Fit Small Business, there's an expectation that contactless payments will witness substantial growth, surpassing the $10 trillion mark by 2027. Market.us Scoop
• By the year 2040, contactless medical radar has transitioned from a nascent innovation to a pillar of global health infrastructure. Health Wellness Revolution
• As contactless medical radar systems proliferated globally between 2025 and 2040, their environmental footprint became a critical axis of innovation. Health Wellness Revolution
• As we look toward the future, the best contactless payment solutions for events in 2025 and 2026 will increasingly feature AI-driven predictive caching. Ticket Fairy
• In 2040, contactless medical radar embodies both the extraordinary promise and profound complexity of predictive medicine. Health Wellness Revolution
• With global healthcare expenditure projected to reach US$ 10.4 trillion by 2030 per World Health Organization estimates, and hospital footfall rising steadily, smart vending offers a viable 24/7 contactless distribution channel. Persistence Market Research
• In 2026, 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
• Nearly half of airports plan to implement biometric identity management systems by the end of 2026, marking a decisive shift toward contactless, document-free travel experiences. OXMaint
• In 2026, contactless dining is not a workaround - it's what customers expect. Bill Feeds

Last updated: 02 August 2026