Which company first introduced contactless payment technology to the retail market?

The way we pay for products has evolved dramatically over the decades. From cash to credit cards to mobile payments, retail technology continues to transform the consumer experience. One of the most significant developments in recent years has been contactless payment technology, which has revolutionized transaction speed and convenience. But do you know when and how this game-changing retail innovation first came to market?

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Mobil Oil with their Speedpass key fob system (1997)
Apple with their Apple Pay system (2014)
Visa with their payWave cards (2007)
Amazon with their Go store technology (2018)