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Contactless Payment

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非接触支付

Contactless Payment · N/A · 非接触支付 · KON-takt-less PAY-munt · tap to pay · NFC payment · Digital Literacy · payments · mobile · everydayDigital Literacytap to pay NFC payment

/KON-takt-less PAY-munt/

Also known as: tap to pay, NFC payment

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Contactless payment lets you pay by tapping a card or phone near a reader using short-range wireless (often NFC), without inserting or swiping the card.

Real-World Example

Tapping your phone on a subway gate or shop terminal charges your linked card via contactless payment.

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