A payment transaction using a card or other
Defined in Annex II, Regulation (EU) No 1409/2013 of the ECB
Definitions over time (1)
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01/01/2022 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Annex II, Regulation (EU) No 1409/2013 of the ECB Scope: Whole act
Contactless payment A payment transaction using a card or other means where the payer and the merchant (and/or their equipment) are at the same physical location and where the communication between the portable device and the point of sale (POS) takes place through contactless technology.