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Cashierless checkout lets you take what you want and walk out, with no register. The hard part is knowing who is paying.
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What is cashierless checkout?

Cashierless checkout lets you take what you want and walk out, with no register. The hard part is knowing who is paying. Here is how it works.

March 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Yes. Tap to pay uses tokenization, so the terminal never sees your real card number. Here is what protects a contactless
SecurityIs tap to pay safe?Yes. Tap to pay uses tokenization, so the terminal never sees your real card number. Here is what protects a contactless tap, and where it can go further.April 14, 2025 · 6 min read
Neither. They solve different problems. NFC is a deliberate tap at a few centimetres. Bluetooth reaches across a room. H
TechnologyNFC vs Bluetooth: which is better?Neither. They solve different problems. NFC is a deliberate tap at a few centimetres. Bluetooth reaches across a room. Here is how to choose.December 20, 2024 · 6 min read
A robotaxi has no driver to check a name. It recognizes the right rider by phone over a short range signal, confirmed th
MobilityHow does a robotaxi know who to pick up?A robotaxi has no driver to check a name. It recognizes the right rider by phone over a short range signal, confirmed through a central server.July 25, 2024 · 6 min read
On your side, yes. The tap itself is a local NFC exchange that needs no internet. The connection matters at the terminal
PaymentsDoes tap to pay work without internet?On your side, yes. The tap itself is a local NFC exchange that needs no internet. The connection matters at the terminal. Here is the split.July 14, 2023 · 5 min read
NFC stands for near field communication. It is the short range radio behind tap to pay, transit passes, and the tags you
TechnologyWhat does NFC stand for?NFC stands for near field communication. It is the short range radio behind tap to pay, transit passes, and the tags you scan with a phone.March 6, 2023 · 5 min read
An NFC tag is a small unpowered chip that stores a little data. Your phone powers it over radio and reads it on contact.
TechnologyWhat is an NFC tag?An NFC tag is a small unpowered chip that stores a little data. Your phone powers it over radio and reads it on contact. Here is how it works.August 10, 2022 · 5 min read
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