UK Contactless Card Payment Limit Raised to £100

UK Contactless Card Payment Limit Raised to £100
A pile of credit and debit cards in a file photo dated July 18, 2018. Andrew Matthews/PA
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Shoppers can now make payments of up to £100 ($137) with a single tap of their card.

The contactless card payment limit has increased from £45 ($62) to £100 ($137), although many retailers’ terminals will need to be updated so the option will not be available everywhere immediately.