Contactless card payment limit could be increased to £100

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The contactless card payment limit for a single transaction could be raised to £100 - more than double the current amount

The FCA said it is now consulting on raising the limit again.

"Recognising changing behaviour in how people pay, as part of a wider consultation, we will shortly be seeking views on amending our rules to allow for a possible increase in the contactless limit to £100," it said.There are concerns that increasing the contactless payment limit may lead to the end of customers using cash, but the Government intends to legislate to protect against this.

To prevent contact and protect customers during the pandemic, some retailers encouraged shoppers to pay by card, but a recent Bank of England study found the risk of catchingThe FCA made the comments as it confirmed further coronavirus support measures. It said that for mortgage customers, it is extending current guidance so firms should not enforce repossessions, except in exceptional circumstances, before 1 April.

 

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About time.

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