Mobile payment: SwatchPAY arrives in France

Since May 16, SwatchPAY, the Swiss watch brand’s contactless payment solution, has been available to French retailers who are customers of BPCE, Crédit Coopératif, Banque Palatine Banque BCP and equipped with a compatible watch (with an NFC radio chip under the dial) and a Visa card. Launched in 2017, this solution is available in over 20 countries (including China and Switzerland) and enables shoppers to pay for everyday purchases with their watch. The spend ceiling is €50 per transaction and €