Target joins the contactless party

Better late than never, we guess…Visa cardholders will soon be able to tap to pay at checkout at all Target stores across the United States.

The retailer is also rolling out Apple Pay, making the service available in its 1,850 Stateside locations during the coming weeks. That means 74 of the top 100 merchants in the US and 65% of all retail locations across the country now support Apple Pay.

“Whether customers are buying everyday household items, groceries, snacks for a road trip or grabbing a quick meal, Apple Pay is the easiest way to pay in stores, while also being secure and faster than using a credit or debit card at the register,” says Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s VP of Internet Services. “We’re thrilled even more customers will be able to pay at their favourite stores and restaurants using the Apple devices that are always with them.”

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