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How are Interchange Fees Calculated?

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To improve the payment experience for consumers, card networks must innovate and incorporate the latest technologies. Think AI-powered anti-fraud measures and contactless payments such advancements are funded by interchange fees. Card networks typically use a combination of both when setting interchange fees.

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Infineon Launches SECORA™ Pay Green – the World’s First Contactless Payment Card Technology Allowing for Up to 100% Reduction in Plastic Waste

Fintech Finance

Conventional payment cards require embedding a separate copper wire antenna in the card with various material layers, including inlay foils. These layers and the copper wire antenna that spans the entire card make it almost impossible to easily recycle conventional contactless payment cards.

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EMV Chip Cards: What You Need to Know About PIN or Signature Cards and How They Work

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EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) chip card use has continued to expand in use since its tumultuous rollout in 2015. The EMV standard has now become a global standard for cards equipped with computer chips and the technology used to authenticate chip-card transactions.

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UK Contactless Payments Grow 18 Pct. YOY

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Finance shows that contactless payments in the country continue to grow. In fact, almost 50 percent of all debit card payments are contactless. billion transactions with their debit cards, which is a jump of 8.9 According to payment gateway NMI, just 3 percent of payments in the U.S.

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NMI’s Contactless Payments Tech Boosts UK Charity Donations

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The change happened quickly – numerous markets saw contactless usage go from single digits to more than 50 percent use within 18 to 24 months. It’s not as prevalent in the United States, however, as many card issuers don’t give customers the contactless option. But there need to be cards in the market to drive adoption.”.

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Contactless Payments Continue To Grow In UK

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Finance shows that contactless payments in the country continue to grow. In fact, almost 50 percent of all debit card payments are contactless. billion transactions with their debit cards, which is a jump of 8.9 According to payment gateway NMI, just 3 percent of payments in the U.S.

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What Will the Payments Market Look Like Now Apple has Released its NFC Tech to the World?

The Fintech Times

For four years, Apple has been making its case to the EU that it is not monopolising the payments and technology markets by restricting who can use its tech. In order not to face heavy fines, Apple has allowed its rivals access to its tap-and-go payments technology through its NFC chip, free of charge.