Download ditches RFID-only approach for 2016

The cashless system introduced last year to increase security and eliminate the "faff" of carrying money will be replaced by card, Apple Pay, Android Pay and – yes – cash

News By IQ | 11 March 2016

Testament's Chuck Billy at Download Festival 2015 © ge'shmally

Download will drop the cashless RFID payment system it introduced at last year’s festival in favour of a range of payment options for 2016, it has announced.

Festivalgoers will be able to pay with cash, credit and debit card (including contactless payment), Apple Pay and Android Pay at all of the bars and merch stands and a number of the food stalls, while the remaining food stalls and the funfair will only take take cash.

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