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[May 11, 2006]

Most Australians keen to try smart cards: Visa survey

(Asia In Focus Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)SYDNEY, May 11 Asia in Focus - Most Australians are keen to try smart card technology, according to research by credit card company VISA INTERNATIONAL. According to the research, 62 per cent of consumers are interested in using smart cards, while 70 per cent believe they will become an important part of everyday life.

* The research comes as the federal government prepares to spend $1.1 billion on rolling out smart card technology for health and welfare payments by 2010.

* "Our research shows Australian consumers regard smart cards not merely as cards to carry out payment transactions, but also as lifestyle cards that consolidate key payment functions with personal information," Visa International's executive vice president for Australia and New Zealand, Bruce Mansfield said.

SUMMARY

Most Australians keen to try smart card technology, according to survey by Visa

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