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  • MasterCard dispels RFID payment security fears

    MasterCard has dismissed criticism its radio frequency identification-based (RFID) PayPass credit card may be susceptible to skimming and interference amid retailer trials of the technology.

  • MasterCard brings RFID payments to Australia

    MasterCard has announced the first trial of its radio frequency identification (RFID) credit card technology in Australia, which allows card-holders to make small payments without supplying a signature or personal identification number for verification.

  • MasterCard cash replacement makes Aussie debut

    MasterCard Worldwide is joining with the Commonwealth Bank -- and playing on Australians' love of their mobile phones -- to launch its PayPass cashless payment system down under.

  • EFTPOS stalling Australian smart card take-up

    With both MasterCard and Visa testing smart card technology, miniature computer chips and radio antennaes are set to take over from the tell-tale magnetic strips which have so long been core to card-based transactions.

  • Around the world in ... NFC and contactless payments

    The technology that could eventually make your bus pass, bank card and coins obsolete is already here -- and it's on its way to your phone.

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