Visa contactless uses an embedded computer chip to send payment information to a secure reader at the point of sale. Users may wave their card or device within 1-2 inches of the reader to make payments.
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How to tap to pay with Visa (contactless payments)
How contactless payment works
Visa contactless payment technology lets users pay with just a wave of their card or device.
Step 1
Cardholders look for the contactless symbol at checkout when paying for any items up to the value of £100.
Step 2
Cardholders touch their Visa contactless card or device against the symbol on the reader and hold until the lights turn green.
Step 3
The terminal sends the data for authorization processing and completes the transaction - an audio beep indicates successful payment.