Dive into the world of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology through the NFC Forum's comprehensive guide. Gain a deep understanding of the fundamental principles, workings, and benefits of NFC, a short-range wireless communication technology. Explore the wide range of applications and industries that leverage NFC, including mobile payments, access control, …

NFC (Near Field Communication) is the technology behind “tap to pay” contactless payment. Its design conforms to an international standard that features very close proximity (>2cm or one inch) and in most cases does not require a battery “harvesting” its power from the connecting device. The NFC Forum is the governing body of the standard and a compliance program that ensures …

The NFC Forum is a community-led organization of hundreds of organizations looking to reinvent how we connect. Global brands and startups work together to define our specifications and the future of NFC technology.

Jan 7, 2025 · Everyday millions and millions of people use NFC technology to connect to things and the world around them. It’s the super-fast and secure way to pay for things, ride the train, unlock a door, start your car, and even connect to the brands we all love.

Jun 21, 2023 · The NFC Forum's latest press release unveils an extensive technology roadmap for NFC, providing insights into anticipated advancements and innovations in NFC technology up to 2028. Gain valuable knowledge about the future of NFC and its potential implications across various industries. Stay informed with this groundbreaking announcement.

Jan 29, 2025 · What is NFC? How it works and what you can do with it DATE: Wed, Jan 29, 2025 PUBLICATION: Digital Trends NFC is a smartphone and wearable technology that lives in the shadows. Silently operating around the clock, NFC is relied upon for several device functions, with wireless transaction systems like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay being one of the …

The NFC Forum has developed a new global identifier to increase interoperability and improve the user experience of NFC connected applications and use cases. The Wayfinding Mark System shows consumers an item includes NFC, and more importantly guides the consumer where to tap.

Dec 4, 2024 · NFC Forum has launched a Proof-of-Concept Mobile Reader application for Android and iOS that can read on-product NFC Digital Product Passport (NDPP) data. The Proof-of-Concept was one of a wide variety of demonstrations of DPP-enabled products hosted by the Forum at its recent Vision NFC event in Nice, France.

Everyday millions and millions of people use NFC technology to connect to things and the world around them. It’s the super-fast and secure way to pay for things, ride the train, unlock a door, start your car, and even connect to the brands we all love.

Jan 7, 2025 · The NFC Forum is the industry group for the contactless lifestyle. Along with hundreds of member companies, we monitor and regularly publish news and stories about NFC, its use cases, and how it impacts our daily lives. For press and analyst inquiries, please contact [email protected]