Contactless cards
Lloyds and Halifax contactless fraud procedures 'under review' after MSE reveals security flaw
Banks to examine their policies after we revealed lost and stolen cards can be used by crooks months after cancellation
26 September 2016
'Hopper fare' makes millions of London bus journeys free
London commuters and visitors can hop on two buses for the price of one for journeys within an hour from today
12 September 2016
Banks must take action over contactless card security flaw, says leading MP
A leading MP has said banks must do more to protect customers after MSE revealed a major contactless card security flaw
9 September 2016
Contactless card fraud warning: Crooks can use them MONTHS after cancellation
A theft victim discovered crooks using his contactless card EIGHT months later, even though it was cancelled
8 September 2016
Contactless cards payment limit rises to £30
Shoppers can buy goods costing up to £30 using contactless credit and debit cards from today
1 September 2015
No more cash fares on London buses from Sunday
You'll need an Oyster card or contactless card to travel on London's buses from Sunday as cash fares are being axed
4 July 2014
London buses may stop taking cash next year
If you're planning to visit London and want to take a bus, you may find you need to use a card from next year
2 September 2013
London bus double charge threat with Oyster and contactless card combo
London bus passengers with both an Oyster card and a contactless credit or debit card could fall foul of their plastic
11 February 2013
Cash payments set to slump further
14 April 2010
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