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Make sure NFC is turned on from Android quick settings before tapping your phone to the terminal. Paying for transit on buses and trains is equally simple. At stations that support it, you can tap ...

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Alternatively, if your phone and security key both support NFC, you just hold the key against the phone when prompted. Keep in mind that the location of a phone’s NFC reader depends on the model.

Why is HCE technology important? It breathes new life into near field communication (NFC) mobile payments. These are payments made by holding a phone near an NFC-compatible payment terminal.

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