NFC can be seen everywhere in life

Apple has opened up support for NFC stickers/tags on its iPhone series. When the iPhone is close to these tags, Apple Pay can be triggered for payment without the need to install an application. NFC is the abbreviation of near field communication technology, which is part of RFID radio frequency identification technology. NFC technology is a newer standard setup, especially for payments, as it has a maximum range of about 10 centimeters and can be set up for one-way or two-way communication. NFC also has two other modes, both involving dynamic two-way communication: virtual electronic payment card and P2P (peer-to-peer).

Apply Pay puts your bank card into your phone

Imagine tapping your phone on a scooter or parking meter and paying without having to register or download an app first. Apple Pay is Apple's mobile payment service that allows iPhone 6 and later mobile phones (such as the just-released iPhone 12 series) and Apple Watch users to make payments using the NFC function on the device. Apple Pay is now available in participating retail Stores and apps in more than 24 countries around the world.

UnionPay QuickPass logo can be seen everywhere in life

Now with NFC stickers or tags, you will be able to make Apple Pay payments quickly and easily when your Apple device is held close to these NFC stickers. Apple has partnered with Bird (a motorcycle company), Bonobos (a clothing store) and PayByPhone parking meters to launch the service. Using the latter's service, you can pay for parking using Apple Pay.

Apple also offers instant registration for loyalty cards in the Wallet app. Dairy Queen, Panera Bread, Yogurtland, Jimmy John's, Dave & Busters and Caribou Coffee have all launched the service, which allows customers to sign up for a virtual membership card using the NFC capabilities of their Apple devices.

Speaking of mobile payment, China is a pioneer in trying and popularizing this function. In recent years, mobile electronic payment has experienced rapid development in China and has reached a very mature stage. Now in any shopping mall anywhere in China, you can You can choose various mobile electronic payments when shopping: UnionPay Quick Pass, Samsung Pay, Huawei Pay, Xiaomi Pay, etc., as well as the Apple Pay we are talking about today. In addition to payment in life, the most common application is the NFC transportation card. Through the NFC function, the iPhone generates a virtual transportation card. When taking the bus or subway, the user only needs to bring the phone close to the deduction settlement area to directly The transportation costs are paid, making people’s life and travel more convenient. Similarly, our bank cards can also be "installed" in the iPhone. In the future, you can use your bank card to pay at the mall just by taking your phone with you when you go out.

These conveniences in life all benefit from the development and widespread application of NFC technology, and are also inseparable from the efforts of the majority of manufacturers engaged in NFC technology hardware production.