NFC Contactless Payments
Tap-to-pay technology for instant, secure payment initiation. The familiar contactless experience with revolutionary account-to-account (A2A) cost savings.
What NFC Contactless Payments are Perfect for?
Retail Checkout
Fast tap-to-pay at point-of-sale terminals. Familiar experience for customers, lower costs for merchants.
Transit & Ticketing
Seamless fare collection and venue entry with contactless tap.
Vending & Kiosks
Self-service payment for vending machines and automated kiosks.
Hospitality
Quick payment at hotels, spas, and resorts with contactless convenience.
Events & Venues
High-volume contactless payments at stadiums, concerts, and conferences.
Delivery & Logistics
Tap-to-pay for delivery drivers and mobile commerce.
NFC advantages
Lightning Fast
Payment initiation in under 1 second. Tap and go with no waiting.
Secure by Design
Encrypted communication with short-range requirement. No data exposure to onlookers.
Universal Compatibility
Works with any NFC-enabled smartphone or device. No special hardware needed.
Familiar Experience
Customers already know tap-to-pay. Same UX, dramatically lower fees with A2A backend.
0.5% Transaction Fees
All the convenience of contactless, at a fraction of the cost of card networks.
Implement NFC payments
Add contactless tap-to-pay to your payment options
Frequently Asked Questions
How do NFC contactless payments work with payware?
Customers tap their NFC-enabled phone or device near your payment terminal to instantly initiate payment through their payment institution app. No physical contact required.
What devices support NFC contactless payments?
Most modern smartphones, smartwatches, and wearables with NFC chips support contactless payments. No special hardware needed beyond standard NFC readers.
How fast are NFC contactless payments?
NFC payments complete in under 1 second from tap to confirmation, making them ideal for high-volume retail and transit scenarios.
Is NFC secure for payment initiation?
Yes, NFC uses encrypted short-range communication (typically 4cm or less), making it highly secure for payment initiation with minimal interception risk.