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title: "Article: What’s Next for Cards: Contactless Cards, From Novelty to Essential Capability in Six Weeks"
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Demand for technologies that eliminate risk and alleviate fears is skyrocketing**

While it is too early to understand all the long-term effects of social distancing, it is becoming clear the recent surge in contactless payments will not reverse as pandemic fears subside. 

- **38% of consumers** now view contactless payments as an essential feature¹
- **65% of merchants** are enabled to accept contactless payments²

**Download this article** to find out why investing in new card technology is critical for any financial institution striving to stay top-of-wallet.

 

¹“Impact of COVID-19 on Contactless Payments,” The Futurist Group, May 2020  
²Fitzgerald, Kate, “Coronavirus brings lessons to retailers, issuers about contactless payments,” PaymentsSource, April 15, 2020

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