HSBC, Nationwide, Santander to offer Zapp mobile payments

Sooraj Shah
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Zapp users can pay by asking the retailer for a six-digit code, or using NFC or QR technology

HSBC, Nationwide, Santander, Metro Bank and First Direct have all partnered with UK payments infrastructure operator VocaLink to enable consumers to purchase products using their smartphone. The mobile...

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