Tesco's UK stores encountered contactless payment issues on Feb 3rd due to a glitch, causing long queues and payment difficulties, leading to customers being advised to use cash or physical cards.

On Saturday, Tesco customers faced difficulties with contactless payments at various stores due to a glitch in the system, which affected Apple Pay as well. As a result, customers experienced long queues and issues paying for their shopping. DownDetector recorded a significant increase in complaints from Tesco store customers. Tesco advised customers to use cash or a physical card for payments during this time. This incident highlights the challenges of a cashless society.

February 03, 2024
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