Contactless Payments 51% of Visa Purchases at World Cup

Attendees at FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 used contactless payment technology for 51 percent of purchases, via smartphones, contactless cards, payment-enabled wristbands and wearables, said Visa Wednesday. The match between U.S. and Chile in Parc de Princes, Paris, had the highest amount spent in-stadium in a single match, accounting for about 14 percent of the total spend to date, it said.