The system was designed with both attendees and athletes in mind. All you have to do is tap your gloved hand — or your pinned or stickered ... whatever you’ve placed them on — at a contactless payment terminal, and you’re good to go. The tech in the wearables can be loaded with prepaid amounts of $27 or $45 for the pin and gloves, and a maximum of $180 for the sticker.
“We are looking forward to transforming the payment experience for everyone who attends the upcoming Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang,” said Visa’s Korea country manager, Iain Jamieson, in a statement. “At Visa, we have been working tirelessly to ensure all of the Olympic venues are equipped with the very latest payment capabilities to provide the best experience possible for all of our clients and guests.”