The data shows by percentage, the highest increases in contactless payment spending in the UK by category in 2017. Clothing stores have seen a huge increase in contactless payments, growing by 321% in 2017. Out of the top 15 categories that saw the highest increase in contactless payments, 6 saw over a 100% increase, including parking lots at 137 percent, department stores with a 126% increase and supermarkets which saw a 124% increase over 2017.
Clothing stores | 321 |
Parking lots | 137 |
Department stores | 126 |
Supermarkets | 124 |
Gift, card & novelty shops | 105 |
Convenience stores | 101 |
Hotels, motels & resorts | 96 |
Hardware stores | 89 |
Discount stores | 83 |
Household appliance stores | 61 |
Pubs and bars | 60 |
Caterers | 54 |
Fast food outlets | 52 |
Restaurants | 47 |
Drug stores & pharmacies | 44 |