Barclaycard implements contactless wristbands for Hyde Park

Barclaycard PayBand, an innovative contactless payment wristband, has been made available to attendees at this July’s Barclaycard British Summer Time Hyde Park event. From 5 July to 14 July 2013, Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park will bring together a host of national and international stars in a series of concerts, comedy shows, films, and family entertainment events. Headlining acts include Bon Jovi, Elton John, JLS and The Beach Boys, Lionel Ritchie and Jennifer Lopez, and The Rolling Stones. 

Until 27 June 2013, subject to availability, concertgoers can apply for a free Barclaycard PayBand online at . You don’t have to be a Barclaycard customer to have one.With the PayBand concertgoers will be able to beat the queues with fast-track entry, keep connected with Facebook updates, and enjoy the convenience of making quick, easy and secure contactless payments for anything £20 and under at the event.Additionally, Barclaycard customers can benefit from exclusive entertainment perks through Barclaycard Unwind, which regularly runs exclusive pre-sales and prize draws for tickets to a range of events. Personal Barclaycard holders are also entitled to discounts when buying event tickets through the Fee Free Friday perk offered on the Unwind website on Fridays, when booking fees, transaction fees and delivery charges are waived.

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