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  • [New] 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
  • [New] Global contactless transactions reached $7.4 trillion in 2024 and are projected to grow 113% to $15.7 trillion by 2029. Bitly | Blog
  • [New] 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
  • Digital credentials will be stored directly on people's own device - just like contactless payment cards or the NHS App today. GOV.UK
  • Contactless payments are no longer a future concept; they are the present and will dominate 2026. FinExtra
  • To put the broader trend in perspective, contactless payments alone are projected to more than double to $18 trillion by 2030. FinExtra
  • Currently, contactless payments already make up 50% of transactions worldwide, and per-person contactless spending is projected to double by 2026. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
  • 80% of commercial activity will be contactless by 2026. 61+ QR Code Statistics & Trends 2026 Full Report [Updat
  • Contactless payments remain preferred by ~ 70% of users in 2025 as they minimize health risks. CoinLaw
  • The contactless payment sector is forecast to grow by around 35% in 2025. CoinLaw
  • 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
  • Between 2020 and 2025, contactless mobile transactions protected by biometrics will rise by over 520%. LLCBuddy

Last updated: 04 January 2026



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