Jack in the Box rolls out contactless card readers
November 5, 2006
SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box restaurants are offering guests an easier, quicker way to pay.
New contactless card readers are being installed at all company restaurants. According to a news release, this technology will enable guests to pay simply by holding their cards in front of a reader at the front counter or drive-thru window. No swipe required.
Contactless payment at Jack in the Box requires guests to have an American Express, Discover Network, MasterCard PayPass or Visa contactless card or device embedded with a chip that communicates with the reader via radio frequency.
With installation of the readers slated for completion by Dec. 31, Jack in the Box will become one of the first major fast-food chains to accept contactless payment at all company restaurants.
"Thanks to our partnership with American Express, Discover Financial Services, MasterCard and Visa, Jack in the Box is making the purchase process faster and more convenient for guests on the go," said Michael Verdesca, director of point-of-sale systems for Jack in the Box Inc.
