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Mobile tap takes the lead as card spend hits new records

Senior Business Analyst
17 Jun, 2026
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Peter Drennan
Senior Business Analyst
17 Jun, 2026
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For the first time, more than half of all contactless in-store debit card transaction value is being generated from tapping with a mobile device.
Mobile tap takes the lead as card spend hits new records
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For the first time, more than half of all contactless in-store debit card transaction value is being generated from tapping with a mobile device.

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