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Benefits and pitfalls of contactless payment in the UK 2016

Perceived benefits and pitfalls of contactless payment usage in the United Kingdom in 2016

The data displays the results of a survey in which respondents in the UK were asked if they agreed to statements about the perceived benefits and pitfalls of using contactless payment in 2016. Of respondents 90% either 'agreed' or 'strongly agreed' that the fact that they did not have to enter their PIN in the presence of others was a benefit of using contactless payment. 53% also agreed that there was a risk that someone could steal their information. Trust seems to be an issue with those who have not yet used contactless payment.

Not having to enter a PIN in the presence of others 90
Ease of use 87
It is a faster way to pay 84
It can only be used at certain merchants with the right machines 83
There is a risk that someone could steal my information 53
It is secure 40
I would want to spend more than the 30 British pound limit 39