Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• 2026 will see Better Breeze, a new contactless fare payment system, installed across the entire transit network. Urbanize Atlanta
• With strong growth opportunities across payments, government applications, and smart infrastructure, biometric sensors are set to play a pivotal role in enabling secure, seamless, and contactless interactions worldwide. openpr
• Travelers will have access to contactless payment systems for public transport, including buses, trains, and ferries, making it easier for visitors to move through Canadian cities and regions without the need for physical tickets. Travel And Tour World
• Global contactless transactions reached $7.4 trillion in 2024 and are projected to grow 113% to $15.7 trillion by 2029. Bitly | Blog
• Riders in New York City will need to switch to the new contactless system known as OMNY, which stands for One Metro New York. NonStop Local KHQ
• The introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in countries like India and China is expected to integrate with existing contactless infrastructures. CoinLaw

Last updated: 22 February 2026