Everything you need to know about NFC: how it works and its impact

Everyday use of NFC

In everyday life, NFC manifests itself in a variety of ways:

• Contactless payment: Have you ever wondered how telephone payments can be made in an instant? The answer is simple: thanks to NFC. This technology turns your smartphones into digital wallets, enabling fast, secure and trouble-free transactions.

Applications such as Apple Pay or Google Wallet use NFC to carry out contactless transactions.

• File sharing: NFC enables an instant peer-to-peer connection that triggers the transfer as soon as the devices come into contact.
• Tickets and transport: Instead of rummaging around in your bag for your travel card or waiting at ticket machines, passengers just need to hold their phone up to an NFC terminal to access transport.

Finally, NFC transforms our smartphones into multifunctional tools and simplifies our daily transactions!

Your phone is able to read NFC tags and collect information directly on your smartphone. In fact, NFC replaces the use of QR codes, because it’s faster and more fluid.

NFC in the professional world

NFC is also finding its way into the professional world, notably through VKARD digital business cards. Equipped with an NFC chip, a simple tap of the card against a smartphone is all it takes to transfer contact information, a LinkedIn profile or other relevant business data securely. No more paper cards that end up at the bottom of a drawer…

What’s more, thanks to NFC, your business information can be updated in real time. NFC opens up new possibilities for your networking!

Security and NFC

Since NFC’s range is limited to a few centimetres, the risk of unwanted data capture is low. What’s the percentage?

What are the prospects for NFC?

The future potential of NFC is enormous. In addition to payments and data sharing, we’re beginning to see NFC being adopted in fields as diverse as tourism, catering, events and even the medical sector. Its integration into smartphones and other devices makes this technology more accessible than ever!

Organizations like the NFC Forum, created by giants like Sony and Philips, are working to promote this technology, ensuring its constant adoption and evolution.

Conclusion

In summary, NFC is a technology that will simplify many aspects of our daily and professional lives. Whether it’s paying for your coffee, sharing a presentation with a colleague, or exchanging contact details, NFC offers a convenient and secure solution. As the technology continues to develop and integrate into new areas, it’s becoming clear that NFC is more than just a passing trend – it’s an integral part of our digital future.