Apple to open up the iPhone’s NFC chip in Europe?

Apple has offered to open up access to the iPhone’s NFC chip to rival mobile payments providers, “three people familiar with the matter” have told Reuters, “a move that could settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine”... More











Google Wallet goes live in Colombia

Customer using Bancolombia visa debit card on his watch to make a contactless NFC payment via Google Wallet

Google Wallet has launched in Colombia, enabling users to store and use their credit and debit cards, boarding passes, tickets and other digital credentials on their Android NFC smartphone, Wear OS smartwatch or Fitbit device... More



Toronto gets open loop contactless fare payments

Person using smartphone on a validator on a Toronto bus to make open loop contactless fare payment

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) in Canada has added support for open loop contactless fare payments, enabling passengers travelling on streetcars, buses and Wheel-Trans para-transit vehicles in the city to pay fares with a tap of their physical or digital credit or debit card... More