The next version of the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard aims to make it easier to make payments, pair devices, and ...

Anyone who knows the struggle of trying to line up a device, especially a smartwatch, with a payment terminal will be ...

A new NFC standard dubbed NFC Release 15 will quadruple the range of contactless connections and improve services like Apple Pay ...

An upcoming update to the Near Field Communications standard should allow devices to connect more swiftly when doing ...

NFC Release 15 quadruples the tap-to-pay range from 0.5 cm to 2 cm, improving reliability. Expanded NFC range allows for ...

How to Set the Default NFC Payment Method on an Android Device. ... Unlock your device and turn on NFC on it. Now tap the contactless logo on the PoS machine with your phone and wait a few seconds.

One way to do that is by putting a sticker or placard at checkout with the Apple Pay logo. Many customers also recognize NFC readers and will know how to use them. 4. Consider Tap to Pay.

Whether you’re paying through Apple Pay, Google Wallet or some other mobile system, all those payments happen thanks to Near Field Communication — or NFC. While you may not have thought much ...

In an attempt to combat what it is referring to as “merchant resistance,” payment solutions company Verifone has taken an unprecedented step with NFC (Near Field Communications) … ...

NFC technology also powers other modes of payment, such as peer-to-peer transactions between two mobile devices. A prime example of this is Apple's tap-to-pay , which enables contactless payment ...

NFC drives payment services like Google Wallet (GOOG) and Apple Pay (AAPL), for example. Although NFC is not currently present in the Amazon Echo (AMZN) , this is a good example of where near ...

NFC-enabled cards: If you have a credit card with a contactless payment symbol, it has NFC capability. Use it to pay by tapping it on a compatible card reader. Digital wallets: A digital wallet is a ...