Near-field communication (NFC) mobile payments are a type of digital payment used among consumers of all ages. Below, we’ll explain what NFC mobile payments are, their pros and cons and everything ...

Banks, credit card issuers, telecommunications providers and cellular-phone manufacturers all are battling to carve out a role in the nascent mobile-payments market. In May, Google unveiled plans to ...

You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. Apple is being sued by the US Department of Justice for an ...

Five years ago, RFID-enabled credit cards, issued by American Express, MasterCard and Visa, promised to transform consumers’ spending habits and open new opportunities for retailers. To make a ...

Apple Pay is everywhere. Restaurants, stores, and gas stations have the Apple logo next to their payment terminals, inviting iPhone users to tap their devices and be on with their day. Google Pay is ...

Earlier this year, Apple finally offered third-party developers access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology. Not only are iPhone users in the EU receiving access, but other regions can ...

iOS users in the European Economic Area will be able to use third-party alternatives to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, as the tech giant has agreed to enable NFC input access free of charge. The legally ...