New York & Company’s 600 women’s fashion retail stores is now accepting MasterCard PayPass, becoming the first national apparel merchant to accept contactless payments.

According to MasterCard research, consumer preference and satisfaction is driving PayPass growth and usage globally. A 2007 MasterCard PayPass Benchmark Study found that about 90% of PayPass-using respondents were satisfied with their experience, and 71% of PayPass consumers said they use it as their primary card for everyday purchases.