US Bank is launching U.S. Bank MasterCard® PayPass™ VITAband® service, a light-weight and durable wristband that combines contactless payment technology with emergency contact and medical information.

With the VITAband customers can simply tap and go when paying for purchases at merchant locations who accept contactless payments. Besides, the wristband also connects to a customizable Emergency Response Profile (ERP) that provides medical professionals with fast access to critical medical information in the event of an emergency. U.S. Bank employees began testing the VITAband in multiple states in the second quarter of 2011.

U.S. Bank is partnering with MasterCard Worldwide, Vita Products, Inc., Oberthur Technologies and FIS™ (NYSE: FIS) to provide this product and service that combines advanced financial management and universal health record technology.