Gemalto, the digital security company, announced Wednesday (Nov. 16) it is bringing contactless EMV cards to the U.S. market. In a press release, the company said the new payment technology provides the same level of security as contact EMV cards but gives users more flexibility, thanks to features like tap-and-pay, which speeds up transactions. According to Gemalto, contactless cards are already being deployed in the U.S. anywhere mobile payments, like Apple Pay, are accepted. That includes retailers, supermarkets and fast-food chains around the country. Read more: pymnts.com
