Thanks to near field communication (NFC) technology, our smartphones allow us to make contactless mobile payments. As a result, some believe that NFC connectivity can be argued to be just as important as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. I wouldn’t go that far, but the next generation of NFC is now being shaped by the NFC Forum, which is the governing body that determines what the NFC standards will be.
NFC Forum Discusses Multi-Purpose Tap Feature for Next-Generation NFC | Image Credit: NFC Forum
Retailers with loyalty cards will be able to add another purchase to the card if one is made and possibly adjust the transaction price to account for any discounts or freebies the customer who uses the loyalty card gets. The NFC Forum notes that Multi-Purpose Tap is still in the idea generation stage.
Mike McCamon, CEO of NFC Forum, said in a press release that “Multi-Purpose Tap will bring even more convenience to contactless user experiences by enabling multiple transactions to be completed seamlessly with a single tap. Consumers and retailers love the security, reliability and convenience of contactless payments – imagine registering loyalty points or getting your receipt with that same instant tap, too.”
