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Accepting Contactless Payments: A Merchant Implementation
The introduction of contactless payments technology into the mass market is an important development for both consumers and retailers. Contactless payments provide immediate benefits to both parties in the form of more consumer control and increased consumer and retailer convenience. And these benefits represent only the tip of the iceberg.
This guide assists any merchant who is considering deployment of contactless payments. Merchants can use the information in this guide to decide whether contactless payment is right for them and to plan for, implement, and roll out contactless payments successfully. Merchants will find this guide helpful, with information targeted to information technology personnel, marketing managers, business development analysts, and operations managers in the merchant organization.
Topics covered include:
- Contactless payments overview
- Practical guidance for implementing contactless payments including requirements for payment processing, physical environment, and software and hardware development and certification.
- Guidance and best practices for training, marketing and support
- Contactless payments vendors and resources
About the Smart Card Alliance Contactless Payments Council
This presentation was developed by the Contactless Payments Council, one of several Smart Card Alliance technology and industry councils. The Contactless Payments Council was formed to focus on facilitating the adoption of contactless payments in the U.S. through education programs for consumers, merchants and issuers. The group is bringing together financial payments industry leaders, merchants and suppliers. The Council’s primary goal is to inform and educate the market about the value of contactless payment and work to address misconceptions about the capabilities and security of contactless technology. Council participation is open to any Smart Card Alliance member who wishes to contribute to the Council projects.
