Global Scans · Contactless · Weekly Summary

• [New] Contactless biometric payments are projected to account for ~50% of all global transactions in 2025. CoinLaw
• [New] If payment services providers raised both their single and cumulative limits to £150 and £450 respectively, fraud could increase up to a maximum of £31.3 million per year over three years, which would be a 131% increase on the current contactless fraud rate. Yahoo Finance
• By 2026, 81% of all payment cards are expected to be contactless, reflecting a global shift towards faster, more secure transactions. JPLoft Pvt. Ltd
• In 2025, contactless payments are forecast to account for ~ 65% of all in-store payments globally. CoinLaw
• By end-2025 contactless payments are projected to reach ~ $3 trillion in annual transaction value. CoinLaw
• Anticipate a shift in consumer behaviour towards contactless transactions, which were projected to reach $6 trillion globally by 2025. Valeriu Crudu
• Success in 2025 will depend on recognizing that contactless payments and QR code menus are not standalone features but integral components of a comprehensive digital restaurant experience. VERONA POS
• In 2025, contactless payments and QR code menus will remain essential features for modern dining establishments. VERONA POS
• Contactless payments will surpass $6 trillion by 2025, highlighting a significant increase in user adoption. Catalina Marcuta
• 75% of diners agree that restaurant technology (like QR code ordering) enhances their experience, and contactless payments are projected to grow by 240% by 2025. VERONA POS
• By 2025, biometric identification and contactless check-ins are expected to be standard at many U.S. airports. Travel And Tour World
• Contactless biometric payments, such as facial recognition, are projected to account for 68% of transactions by 2025. / USA CoinLaw
• By 2025, contactless biometric payments are projected to account for a commanding 68% of all biometric transactions. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.
• Contactless limit increases have sparked fraud concerns, but the FCA said only low-risk transactions will qualify - and providers, not consumers, will bear any losses. LBC
• Contactless use was forecast to grow, accounting for 43% of all payments in the UK. The Money Pages
• With advancements in autonomous technology and growing demand for efficient, contactless services, Malta will soon see robotic couriers zipping through its streets, delivering everything from groceries to pizza. Rightwing Voices
• Mobile and contactless payments are expected to grow by 12.4% each year from 2025 to 2034. IntelliPay
• Unlimited contactless cards give controlling partners the opportunity for limitless economic abuse. BBC News
• In 2025, guests will continue to expect seamless, tech-enabled experiences such as contactless check-ins, smart locks, and voice-activated controls. SkyRun Vacation Rentals
• QR codes, invented in 1994 for automotive tracking, have become essential for contactless interactions, with usage projected to grow 20% annually by 2025, driven by AI integration, dynamic functionalities, and emerging tech like AR and blockchain. WebProNews
• In conclusion, QR codes and contactless ordering are indeed still relevant in 2025, and they will likely remain a vital component of the restaurant industry for years to come. CKitchen

Last updated: 26 October 2025