[New] 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
[New] 2026 will see Better Breeze, a new contactless fare payment system, installed across the entire transit network.
Urbanize Atlanta
[New] 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
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.
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