Cash App made a magic wand for contactless payments

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• The convenience of contactless payments can already feel magical, but Cash App is really leaning into that with its latest accessory.
• The mobile payment service is launching the Cash App Wand: an NFC-enabled, iridescent, star-topped wand that allows users to make on-the-go payments without pulling out their phone or card.
• This plays on a popular DIY trend that’s already circulating on social media platforms, in which people are 3D printing (or otherwise constructing) their own creative “cases” for contactless payment cards.
• Magic wands seem to be the most popular design, likely because the extra reach makes them convenient for drive-thru payments, but we’ve also seen giant Nintendo-themed coins — the only limitation being that your creation has to fit an actual payment card inside.