Near Field Communication news and trends

Web3 Fans Say Apple NFC Chip Access Will Jumpstart Crypto Payments Era
Cryptocurrency // August 21, 2024

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Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
Apple // August 15, 2024

Apple’s move to open up near-field communications (NFC) technology — specifically so that third-party developers can integrate NFC transactions — may turbocharge digital wallets’ momentum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech
Apple // August 14, 2024

Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Crypto Payment Firm ivendPay Unveils NFC-Enabled System
Cryptocurrency // November 27, 2023

Cryptocurrency payment technology company ivendPay has unveiled a crypto payment system enabled by near-field communication (NFC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Metal Payment Cards Move From Luxury to Everyday as Fraud Fears Deepen

April 10, 2025
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Web3 Fans Say Apple NFC Chip Access Will Jumpstart Crypto Payments Era

August 21, 2024
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Pay By Sound: It’s Back!

August 09, 2017
Sound travels at 767 miles per hour, so if you want a faster contactless payment, audio waves aren’t a bad vehicle for it. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

xPressTap: mPOS Without The Dongle

August 07, 2017
A payments solution that requires micromerchants to buy — and then wait for — special hardware isn’t much of a solution if you ask Joe Lynam, chief executive officer and...

Quick Reads
Apple Gives Third Parties Access to Tap-and-Go Payments Tech

August 14, 2024
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Crypto Payment Firm ivendPay Unveils NFC-Enabled System

November 27, 2023
Cryptocurrency payment technology company ivendPay has unveiled a crypto payment system enabled by near-field communication (NFC). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

India Uses AI to Bring Voice-Activated Mobile Payments

August 20, 2023
India is using artificial intelligence (AI) to expand digital payments to rural areas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

European Commission Asking Retailers and Rivals About Apple Pay

May 10, 2023
The European Commission (EC) is reportedly seeking information about Apple Pay from retailers and Apple’s rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...