Software that helps card issuers and merchants shut off expired payment tokens and catch contactless card fraud.
Payment Token Lifecycle & Contactless Fraud Services
Wired reports expired Visa cards can be “zombified” for tap-to-pay, exposing a sudden fraud gap for banks, merchants and regulators. Software that automatically retires expired payment tokens and spots contactless-card abuse would close that gap. This is a clear, timely need for card issuers and merchants to reduce fraud and regulatory risk.
Projected Score
as a side gig ☆☆☆☆☆ (0/5)
no money or audience ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
with both ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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The news behind it
- Aug 23, 2026 Wired: Your Expired Visa Card Could Be ‘Zombified’ to Make Contactless Payments
