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UK Coffee chain to adopt contactless payment from Barclaycard

Thursday, July 15, 2010

AMT Coffee is partnering with Barclaycard to rollout contactless payment terminals nationwide, according to computerworlduk.com.

The technology allows customers to pay for purchases of £15 or less without having to provide a signature or enter a PIN.

AMT Coffee’s shops are located primarily in airports and railway stations, making them optimal venues for speedy tap & go style payment, says AMT COO John Hassall.

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