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NETS contactless card a hit at Singapore coffee shop

Friday, March 13, 2009

NETS, a Singapore electronic payments provider, has teamed with the Rasa Rasa Coffee shop to allow its customers to “flash and go” with their contactless NETS CashCard when they make purchases at the shop. At least two of the company’s outlets will be involved in the program

This NETS initiative is aimed at widening merchant acceptance and expanding stored value card usage to include more retail points.

“Contactless has given us a high-tech and convenient way to carry out our day-to-day operations,” said Stephen Pang, Rasa Rasa owner. “The payment process is easier as the processing time is much faster.”

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