Major retailers that offer, or are introducing, contactless include Waitrose, McDonalds, Boots, WH Smith and Tesco.

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Post Office Ltd said the relocation of services to the WH Smith shops would "safeguard and enhance" services.

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Retailers WH Smith, Game and Tesco have announced that they have taken the Habbo gift card off sale, pending further investigation.

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