All it takes is for malicious code to be injected through the NFC feature on a smartphone and a hacker pushing out malicious RFID signal to a phone."More

Signagelive is using NFC and Beacon technology are being used to help serve up contextual and responsive, interactive digital signage.More

The ASB PayTag allows users to switch between their accounts within the ASB Mobile Banking app or by using online banking.More

The Optelio Contactless Sticker embeds a secure EMV microprocessor that will be linked to Westpac customers' credit or debit cards.More

The technology means retailers will be able to accept payments via smartphones, and one day people may be able to exchange money using only their phonesMore

In short, Apple just gave NFC the greatest shot in the arm that it has ever received...More

It takes a 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint, but in the world of technology, it’s taken five years to utilise the perfect patent.More

"The long anticipated entrance of Apple into the payments space marks a milestone in payments regardless of the eventual outcome of its new services."More

"Today’s announcement by Apple is hugely significant because it marks the beginning of the end of credit cards."More

The frenzy over Apple’s formal launch into the digital wallet space has reached a fever pitch. There is no shortage of speculation around the widely anticipated "iWallet" – and for good reason.More

As the waiting world prepares for the eagerly anticipated launch of Apple's iPhone 6, excitement is rising around NFC capabilities.More

Apple is joining forces with American Express, Visa and MasterCard to offer a new smartphone payments system for the soon to be released iPhone 6.More

For the past few years, Apple has been conspicuous by its absence from the mobile payments environment.More

2014 will not be the year that near-field communication (NFC) takes off – and neither will 2015. A growing number of alternative enabling technologies are readily available, and at lower cost to merchants and consumers.More

Contactless payment technology ready for widespread adoption.More

Mobile wallet service helps Tongans living in New Zealand send money to relatives back home, especially those who don’t have credit cards or smartphones.More

Partnership with Snapper lets users pay bus and taxi fares by simply touching their mobile phones to a terminal.More

Staff members to test 'mobile wallet' system in conjunction with retailers and transport operators.More

Vodafone, Telecom and 2degrees agree to partner with Paymark on venture to introduce mobile payments in New Zealand.More

MasterCard and ANZ team up to bring NFC payment technology to Kiwi mobilesMore

New research by Juniper suggestsMore

NFC uptake is picking up steam with announcement of Google WalletMore

Near Field Communications capabilities may be coming to iOS. More

Understand the plans that Visa has for NFC and it's new digital wallet payment platform.More