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The next evolution of NFC will let you do more with a single tap


The possibilities seem endless for contactless payment cards, loyalty cards, IDs, and more

It can't intercept contactless payments made via NFC in the same way, and that's a big security benefit to using tap-to-pay. “Consumers and retailers love the security, reliability, and convenience of contactless payments — imagine also logging loyalty points or getting your receipt over that same instantaneous tap.” (Image credit: Chris Wedel / Android Central)It's easy to see the vision the NFC Forum is trying to make a reality with a multi-purpose tap.

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