United States Contactless Payments Market to grow at 20% CAGR | North America leads with 35% share | Top Companies - Gemalto, Infineon Technologies AG, Ingenico

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As per DataM intelligence research report "The Global Contactless Payments Market is Expected to reach at a CAGR of 20% within the forecast period (2023-2030)."

The market is driven by rapid adoption of NFC-enabled smartphones, digital wallets, and card-based tap-and-pay solutions. Retail, transportation, and hospitality dominate usage. Security, speed, and convenience fuel adoption, supported by government cashless initiatives and growing smartphone penetration.

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Contactless Payments Market: Competitive Intelligence
Gemalto, Infineon Technologies AG, Ingenico, Wirecard AG, Verifone, Giesecke+Devrient, IDEMIA, On Track Innovations, CPI Card Group

In the Contactless Payments Market, Gemalto, Infineon Technologies AG, Ingenico, Wirecard AG, Verifone, Giesecke+Devrient, IDEMIA, On Track Innovations, and CPI Card Group are leading players providing secure, fast, and convenient payment solutions for consumers, merchants, and financial institutions. These companies develop contactless-enabled cards, NFC-enabled devices, secure payment terminals, and digital authentication systems that support cashless transactions, enhance payment security, and improve transaction speed, driving adoption across retail, transportation, and financial services.

The market is strengthened by complementary strengths across technology, security, and infrastructure. Gemalto, IDEMIA, and Giesecke+Devrient focus on secure payment cards, digital IDs, and authentication technologies. Infineon Technologies AG and On Track Innovations provide semiconductor solutions and NFC chips that enable contactless payment functionality. Ingenico, Verifone, and CPI Card Group offer point-of-sale (POS) terminals, software platforms, and integrated payment solutions that facilitate seamless merchant adoption and transaction processing. Wirecard AG contributes digital wallet and mobile payment solutions, enhancing ecosystem connectivity and consumer convenience.

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Fund Raisings
✅ January 2026 - MoonPay (United States)
MoonPay is reportedly in talks for a significant funding round led by potential investment from Intercontinental Exchange parent ICE to support expansion of stablecoin and contactless payment infrastructure. The anticipated raise at a multibillion-dollar valuation is intended to deepen its U.S. footprint and broaden its crypto-enabled checkout capabilities.

Product Launches & Partnerships
✅ December 2025 - Fiuu (United States)
Fiuu unveiled its "Tap to Pay on iPhone" contactless payments service using the Fiuu VT iOS app, enabling merchants to accept NFC payments including Apple Pay and other digital wallets with just an iPhone. This launch simplifies merchant acceptance of contactless payments without requiring dedicated POS hardware.

✅ October 2025 - Adyen Japan (Japan)
Adyen Japan began offering iPhone-based tap-to-pay contactless acceptance for merchants, allowing businesses to process NFC card and digital wallet transactions securely using only a supported iPhone. This expansion supports Japan's broader shift toward mobile-first contactless acceptance in local retail environments.

✅ October 2025 - NPCI & NTT DATA Partnership (Japan)
NPCI International Payments partnered with NTT DATA to enable acceptance of UPI at Japanese merchant locations, facilitating easier digital payments for visiting Indian tourists and expanding cross-border QR payment interoperability. This collaboration enhances the contactless payment ecosystem in Japan by integrating QR-based mobile payment acceptance.

Mergers & Acquisitions
✅ January 2026 - Capital One & Brex (United States)
Capital One Financial agreed to acquire fintech Brex in a deal valued at over USD 5 billion to strengthen its corporate card and payments technology capabilities. The acquisition is expected to enhance Capital One's position in payment infrastructure and expand solutions for business and contactless transactions.

Segment Covered in the Contactless Payments Market:
By Device
The market is segmented into Smartphones & Wearables 50%, Point-of-Sales (POS) Terminals 35%, and Smart Cards 15%, with smartphones and wearables dominating due to widespread mobile adoption, NFC-enabled devices, and the convenience of digital wallets. POS terminals remain critical for merchant adoption, while smart cards maintain niche usage in banking and government programs.

By Solution
Solutions include Payment Terminal Solutions 30%, Security & Fraud Management 25%, Transaction Management 20%, Hosted POS 15%, and Analytics 10%, with payment terminals leading as the core enabler of contactless transactions. Security and fraud management is rapidly growing due to increasing cyber threats. Transaction management and hosted POS solutions are gaining traction among retailers and SMEs.

By Application
Applications comprise Retail 35%, Transportation 20%, Hospitality 15%, Healthcare 10%, Restaurants & Bars 10%, Government 5%, and others 5%, with retail dominating due to high-frequency consumer payments. Transportation and hospitality sectors are expanding adoption to enhance customer convenience and operational efficiency.

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Regional Analysis
North America - ~35% Share
North America leads the market due to advanced digital infrastructure, high smartphone penetration, and strong adoption of NFC payments in the U.S. and Canada. Retail and transportation are key application sectors, and smartphones & wearables dominate device usage.

Europe - ~25% Share
Europe holds 25% share driven by widespread card and mobile wallet adoption, advanced payment terminals, and government initiatives supporting cashless transactions in the UK, Germany, France, and Nordic countries.

Asia Pacific - ~25% Share
Asia Pacific captures 25% share fueled by high adoption of mobile wallets, contactless cards, and POS terminals in China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Retail and transportation are leading application areas, supported by digital payment initiatives.

Latin America - ~10% Share
Latin America represents 10% share with rising adoption in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. Retail and hospitality are key sectors, with smartphones and POS terminals widely used.

Middle East & Africa - ~5% Share
Middle East & Africa captures 5% share, driven by increasing digital infrastructure, government-driven cashless initiatives, and adoption in retail, transportation, and banking sectors. Smartphones and wearables dominate devices, particularly in urban areas.

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