Visa USA Launches Contactless Payment Platform

Visa USA has announced that it has completed the development of its contactless payment platform and is ready to begin deployment in the US market.

"After successful trials in several regions of the world, we feel we have the right solution and this is the right time for Visa to make contactless technology available in the U.S. market," said Elizabeth Buse, executive vice president, product development and management, Visa USA.  "We want to make sure our Members and merchants have the ability to offer current innovations to their customers, if they choose to do so."