The future is contactless

One of the most exciting new applications to be launched in the payment world is contactless payment. The technology is already available and waiting in the wings to help card-based payments eat further into the cash market. Contactless payment promises to deliver return on investment to banks, enables differentiated services and increased revenue for retailers, and offers speed and convenience to cardholders. So what will it look like when it''s part of our everyday lives? [Copyright &y& Elsevier]