NFC Forum Proposes Multi-Purpose Tap for Enhanced Contactless Payments

New concept aims to integrate age verification, digital receipts, and loyalty benefits into a single tap, raising both convenience and privacy concerns.

• The NFC Forum's Multi-Purpose Tap could streamline various transactions into one tap, including payments, ID checks, and loyalty points.
• Retailers could use the technology to provide digital receipts and product information directly to customers' smartphones.
• The concept is still in development, with contributions and testing needed to ensure its viability and standardization.
• Privacy issues arise as the technology could enable targeted marketing and extensive data collection.
• Major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Huawei are involved in shaping the future of NFC standards.

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