Leap card Android app lets users check balance and top up instantly

Launch of one of world's first travel smartcard apps using near-field communications technology

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A new Leap card app has been launched which will allow Android phone users to check their card balance and top up their card by simply touching it against their phones.

The Leap Top-Up app uses near field communications (NFC) technology to communicate directly between the phone and the Leap card.

This allows users to check their balance or load up credit bought online or collect TaxSaver tickets.

It is one of the ...