DIGISEQ showcases wearable technology and contactless payments at 2023 UEFA Champions League final
DIGISEQ has revealed details of a partnership with prepaid provider Payme Swiss, that let fans attending the 2023 UEFA Champions League final pay through a contactless vegan ‘leather’ key fob made from apple skin waste.
DIGISEQ’s chip enabled device came pre-loaded with €20 to be spent on-site at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium, whilst also enabling guests to check in their coats and bags in the cloakroom and redeem e-vouchers for half-time food and beverages via mobile readers.
By tapping their fob on the back of their mobile phones, users could find out their remaining balance, information about the day, and learn more about a charity campaign to support children affected by the recent earthquake in Turkey.
Iain Case, DIGISEQ Solution Integration Manager, says: "We’re delighted to have showcased the limitless possibilities of our wearable technology solution at the UEFA Champions League final. 750 guests at this year's final experienced the benefits of sustainability focused contactless payment.”
“Our innovative use of wearable technology is opening the gateway to countless immersive experiences for millions of sports fans, all of which are now easily accessible through wearable gadgets that effortlessly travel with them.”
“Our technology has already been embraced by financial super app, Curve, high-end brands like Philippe Starck, and other significant events like the 2019 Golden Globes Awards.”
“Encouraged by UEFA's successful adoption of our solution to create extraordinary fan experiences, we are starting to witness growing interest from sports clubs and venue operators, who have recognised the advantages of enabling secure contactless payments and digital ID verification via wearable gadgets."
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