Over the past few years, payments providers, banks and other financial institutions have embraced the world of wearables.
From rings and smart watches to mugs and fitness trackers, providers have been inserting contactless solutions into all manner of items as they attempt to capture the consumer’s imagination.
Last year, Barclaycard teamed up with fashion retailer Guess, merging fashion with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
Watch the product review below.
With thanks to Rob Morgan, head of sales and partnerships at Barclaycard and Paul Martin, managing director at Sequel UK and GUESS for participating.
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