In response, Apple promised to enable NFC access in Host Card Emulation (HCE) mode. HCE allows payment data to be stored securely and transactions to be completed using NFC without relying on a secure ...

Consumers are not only favoring contactless payments more, they are relying more on their mobile wallets to initiate payments, according to the NFC Forum’s bi-annual Near Field Communication Usage and ...

This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. iPhone users can now make secure, contactless payments directly with MB ...

The NFC Forum today formally announced NFC Release 15, a new NFC standard that will make mobile payments like Apple Pay a tad smoother. The most important improvement is that NFC Release 15 will ...

As part of the changes introduced in Europe in iOS 17.4, Apple gave third-party payment apps and banks direct access to the NFC chip, allowing for non-Apple Pay tap-to-pay payment options. The ...

NFC, or Near Field Communication, is a type of wireless tech that allows devices to share data when they are close to each other. Created by Philips and Sony, NFC is used for many tasks, such as ...

Short primer: NFC can be used to identify objects. You can use it for stock control, ticketing systems and mobile payments. Such solutions depend on two elements — that devices are equipped with NFC ...

Kaspersky says Android NFC attacks rose 188% in early 2026, with malware targeting contactless payments and ATM deposits.