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In this issue of the PaymentEye e-newsletter Kevin McAdam, Director of Prepaid at allpay Limited discusses the rise of contactless payments, and how the speed and ease of online payments have led to high consumer expectations.

In other news, we report on JPMorgan Chase acquiring payments technology provider MCX and cover Barclaycard and Uber’s new exclusive loyalty collaboration.

We hope you enjoy the issue.

Kevin McAdam, director of prepaid at allpay Limited, discusses the speed and ease of online payments.

Barclaycard has partnered with Uber on a loyalty program that will see customers benefit from exclusive offers.

JPMorgan Chase has announced the acquisition of MXC, a QR Code-based mobile wallet.

Sweden is the third country in Europe that offers Samsung Pay capabilities.