Near Field Communication (NFC) is an international standard for transmitting data contactlessly over very short distances (a few centimetres). Based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), the technology utilises electromagnetic induction.

Due to its short range, NFC is considered secure and is often used for contactless payments (micropayments) with smartphones. It is also increasingly being used in the Internet of Things (IoT) to connect to de-energised devices or simplify user control, for example.

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