Topshop and bPay launch contactless payment accessory range

bPay and Topshop have announced the launch of the Topshop x bPay collection; a range of Topshop-designed accessories that incorporate bPay by Barclaycard contactless payment technology. The collection comes in two designs: a bold monster fish print which will be available in selected Topshop stores and online at topshop.com from November 17, and a luxe metal and snake effect design, which will be available later this year. The range includes wristbands, smartphone cases, stickers – which can be put on accessories or gadgets – and key chains, all created to discreetly hold the small bPay contactless chip. The chip links to a secure digital wallet, enabling customers to shop with style and ease wherever they see the contactless symbol. Launched by Barclaycard in 2014, bPay is available to anyone with a UK-registered Visa or MasterCard debit or credit card, not just Barclaycard and Barclays customers. Users conveniently add funds to their digital wallet on-the-go using a mobile app, online through the bPay web portal, or via an automatic top-up which adds funds when their balance falls below a pre-set level. The launch of the Topshop x bPay range comes after the upper limit for contactless payments in the UK increased to £30 and will allow users to make payments at over 300,000 locations across the UK. Prices for the 12-piece collection range from £15 – £32.