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, …

Discover the capabilities and applications of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology through the NFC Forum's comprehensive guide. Learn how NFC enables seamless and secure communication between devices in close proximity, facilitating convenient interactions in various domains, including mobile payments, access control, smart home automation, ticketing, and …

The NFC Forum Technical Roadmap outlines the organization's plans to extend NFC standards and capabilities. The roadmap focuses on industry harmonization, optimizing wireless charging, increasing the range of NFC, enabling smartphones as reliable point-of-sale terminals, implementing multi-purpose tap functionality, supporting sustainability ...

Jan 7, 2025 · The NFC Wayfinding Mark. The NFC Wayfinding Mark can be freely licensed by members and non-members alike for use on their NFC Wireless Charging capable products. This global identifier shows consumers an item includes NFC, and guides them so they know where to tap. Learn more on our Branding & Marks page.

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 · 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 biggest. But this cool tech can do far more than let you pay for a Twix with your iPhone.

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.

The NFC Authentication Protocol Technical Specification describes the basic mechanism for applications needing an authentication and/or a secured data transfer. The NFC Authentication Protocol 1.0 technical specification describes cryptographic mechanisms that can be used for different purposes.