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Three news stories about Visually impaired


What's New in Payments

NatWest targets customer accessibility with new-design debit card

By Liz Morrell • 4 June 2019 • Updated 4 June 2019 • nfcw.com
Debit card being put into card reader

UK bank NatWest is introducing a debit card design for all its customers that is easier for cardholders with conditions such as visual impairment and dementia to recognise and use... More


Transit Ticketing Today

TfL tests guide beacons for the blind

By Sarah Clark • 9 March 2015 • Updated 18 January 2019 • nfcw.com

Transport for London (TfL) is testing the use of Bluetooth beacons that work with a mobile app to provide guidance to visually impaired passengers travelling on the London Underground... More


NFC World

French retailer tests NFC as aid for visually impaired shoppers

By Heather McLean • 6 September 2011 • Updated 4 February 2019 • nfcw.com
Groupe Casino

The Casino supermarket chain is testing the use of NFC tags as a way for visually impaired and physically disabled customers to obtain product details including pricing and ingredient lists. More


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