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Key Takeaway:
Lisbon is latest European capital to launch open-loop payments, with the Lisbon Metro introducing the service recently. The operator of the four-line subway targets occasional riders with its new contactless service.
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But Visa is providing more than just technology for the project. Industry observers say it’s not uncommon for Visa, like rival Mastercard, to provide funding for open-loop projects, including footing the bill for at least some of the capital costs.
Organizations Mentioned:
• Lisbon Metro
• Visa
• Mastercard
• Cybersource
• Indra
• Littlepay
• Unicre
Lisbon is latest European capital to launch open-loop payments, with the Lisbon Metro introducing the service recently.


