Welsh Innovation Drives the World’s First Online Card-Present Transaction
March 14 2025
A major milestone in payment technology has been achieved in Wales, where Burbank successfully conducted the world’s first online card-present transaction. This groundbreaking innovation, known as Card-Present over Internet (CPoI), bridges the gap between in-store and online payments, bringing the trusted tap and PIN method to e-commerce for the first time.The live demonstration, held on Thursday, 13th March, gathered leading payment executives, technology experts, and industry figures to witness the debut of this pioneering approach. By enabling consumers to tap their physical payment card against their own mobile device and enter their PIN, CPoI delivers the same level of security and convenience as in-store transactions—revolutionising the future of online payments.