Gantner Electronics is continuing to roll out its contactless technology system for use in health and fitness clubs.

Focusing on a microchip that can be integrated into a membership card or a wristband, the system can be used to make payments throughout a health club - from the car park to vending machines.

If cash sums are credited, the chip works like a wallet for internal club usage - just hold the card or wristband up to a vending machine that's been fitted with a receiver and buy products with no need for cash. The chip can also be used as a data carrier, with a range of software solutions for membership administration.