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Guide for retailers: Accepting contactless and higher value contactless payments

This document is for retailers who are considering accepting contactless payments, or for retailers who already accept contactless payments but want more information about new contactless devices and higher value contactless payments.

Contactless is a mainstream way of paying, and is available on cards, mobile and wearable devices. The underlying technology for all of these contactless payment devices is the same, and offers a consistent customer experience of fast, easy and secure payment.