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Meaning of card clash | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The situation where two or more contactless payment cards are simultaneously detected by a card reader, possibly resulting in the incorrect card, or more than one card, being charged.

uncountable

Examples

“From September passengers will be able to enter⟳ by tapping their credit card at the barriers – with the new Tannoy announcement "avoid⟳ card clash" joining the familiar "mind⟳ the gap" as the sound⟳ of the Underground. Card clash can be avoided with an even newer technology, contactless payments via mobile phones: […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

card counter card counting card game card girl card giving card house

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