The first ever Payments Race to Money 20/20 kicked off at high noon on Friday, 23 June, from Trafalgar Square in London. Racers lined up on the starting line wielding their chosen payment method. Our sponsored racer, Ali Paterson, was ready to take on the competition with a contactless ring.

Watch video of his progress on Day 1 of the Race below.

Ali showing his contactless ring before the race starts

The racer is underway. Ali heads to the Continent!

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