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Contactless payments

Just Tap & Go®

A faster, safer way to make everyday purchases

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Tap wherever you see the contactless symbol — it’s fast and convenient

Safer than cash

Your card or device never leaves your hand, securing your payment through encryption.

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Benefits

Convenient

Contactless is 10x faster than most other face-to-face transaction methods.

Secure

Each transaction is encrypted by a unique, dynamic cryptogram.

Mobile-friendly

It’s easy to add your Mastercard to your smartphone or wearable device.

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Wear it your way

Mobile and smartphones

Add Mastercard to your mobile for the freedom to pay the way you want online or instore.

Wearables

Add your Mastercard to wearable devices for faster, more convenient contactless payments.

Rings and more

Payment fobs let you make smooth, safe, contactless payments — simply tap and go.

Tap your device

Apple Pay®

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Google Pay™

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Samsung Pay

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Xiaomi Pay

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Manage-Mii by DIGISEQ

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Fidesmo Pay

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SwatchPAY!

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Garmin Pay

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Amazfit

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Tappy

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More about safety and security

Whether paying online, in-store, via mobile or a wearable, Mastercard provides valuable security benefits to help keep you protected.

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