While it is in its early stages, [Eric] would ultimately like to see this project expanded to allow the use of NFC-enabled smartphones as transit cards themselves via downloadable apps.

NFC tags are versatile, serving as physical components or emulated on devices like our favorite Android phones, tablets, and wearables. Physical NFC tags are used in contactless payment systems ...

PayPal is testing an NFC mobile payments application at two stores in Sweden while it continues to look for ways to expand access to its payments services. PayPal has been experimenting with NFC ...