Stop touching money: Coronavirus boosts rise of contactless payment

Paying without touching any surface seems more sensible than ever, given that the World Health Organization and other health officials are pointing to a risk – albeit low – of the coronavirus surviving on objects like coins passed between you and a cashier. — dpa

There's never been a better time to switch to contactless payment, be it by card or with an app on your phone.

Paying without touching any surface seems more sensible than ever, given that the World Health Organization and other health officials are pointing to a risk – albeit low – of the coronavirus surviving on objects like coins passed between you and a cashier.