Contactless payment, systems which use RFID for making secure payments
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Proximity card, a contactless integrated circuit device used for security access or payment systems
In 2010, a highly portable Contactless Kernel was developed for Near field communication (NFC) enabled devices and embedded systems, completing the EMV product range.
Mobil was one of the most notable early adopters of this technology, and offered their "Speedpass" contactless payment system for participating Mobil gas stations as early as 1997.
The cards uses Sony's FeliCa technology, which is also used in a wide variety of contactless smart cards including Suica, Edy, and Pasmo.
No PIN is required for contactless transactions, providing a similar customer experience to Oyster.
In 2008, the song "Let Your Love Flow" was used in the Barclaycard advert for their new contactless cards.