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Contactless payment system gaining traction — Mastercard

By Lawrence Agcaoili | March 21, 2021 - 12:00am

Contactless payment methods are now widely recognized by Filipino consumers even though cash remains the main payment mode...

Business

Pinoys open to contactless payment methods

December 30, 2014 - 12:00am

A recent study by Visa reveals that six out of 10 Filipino consumers are open to contactless payment methods, recording the highest interest compared to its neighbors from Malaysia (58 percent), Thailand (55 percent),...

Banking

Visa showcases future of payments in Olympics

July 30, 2012 - 12:00am

Visa, a worldwide partner of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced that during the competition, it will showcase the latest payment innovations that are transforming the way people pay and manage...

Technology

MasterCard PayPass continues to gain momentum

July 9, 2010 - 12:00am

MasterCard continues to up the ante in contactless payments in the region with MasterCard PayPass.

Travel and Tourism

RP to benefit from 'smart card' technology

By Mike Frialde | November 9, 2009 - 12:00am

The Philippines stands to gain from the benefits of contactless or “smart” card technology which is now being used by most banks in the world, a local card producer said over the weekend.

Business

MasterCard PayPass sees growing acceptance in Asia-Pacific

By Edd Fuentes | May 25, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - MasterCard’s innovative contactless payment technology called MasterCard PayPass has seen growing acceptance in Asia-Pacific, driven by the benefits it provides to consumers and merchants...

Lifestyle Business