How to pay with NFC: Comprehensive analysis of hot topics in the past 10 days
With the popularity of mobile payments, NFC (Near Field Communication) payment has become a hot topic recently due to its convenience and security. This article will provide a detailed analysis of the principles, usage scenarios, operation methods and latest developments of NFC payment, and attach hotspot data from the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Basic principles of NFC payment

NFC is a short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that allows electronic devices to exchange data within 10 centimeters. When paying, the mobile phone or smart device interacts with the POS machine through the NFC chip to complete the encrypted transaction.
| Technical parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| Working frequency | 13.56MHz |
| Transmission speed | 424kbps |
| Effective distance | ≤10cm |
2. NFC payment hot events in the past 10 days
| Date | event | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-05 | Apple releases iOS 17.1 to optimize Apple Pay NFC function | ★★★★☆ |
| 2023-11-08 | Xiaomi 14 series supports NFC payment in all scenarios, sparking heated discussion | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2023-11-12 | New central bank regulations require NFC payments to strengthen identity verification | ★★★★★ |
3. Mainstream Platform NFC Payment Operation Guide
1. Apple Pay
① Open the Wallet app → ② Click "+" to add a bank card → ③ Verify identity → ④ Approach the POS machine to complete the payment
2. Huawei/Xiaomi Pay
① Turn on the NFC function → ② Select the default payment application → ③ Move close to the POS machine in the lock screen state → ④ Verify fingerprint/password
| brand | Supported models | Single transaction limit |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | iPhone 8 and above | 50,000 yuan |
| Huawei | Mate 20 and above | 30,000 yuan |
| Xiaomi | Support NFC models | 20,000 yuan |
4. New trends in NFC payment security in 2023
1.Dual band verification: Use 13.56MHz and 2.4GHz frequency bands simultaneously to improve security
2.Dynamic token technology: Generate a unique encryption code for each transaction
3.Biometric integration: 89% of new models support fingerprint/face payment
5. The five major issues that users are most concerned about
1. Will NFC payment consume mobile phone battery?
Answer:A single payment only consumes 0.1% of electricity
2. Can the mobile phone be used without network?
Answer:Support offline transactions (within limits)
3. How to prevent wrong payment?
Answer:Need to actively wake up the payment interface or verify biometrics
Summary:NFC payment is undergoing dual changes of technological upgrading and standardization improvement. According to the latest data, my country's NFC payment users have reached 420 million, and the market size is expected to exceed 80 billion yuan in 2024. It is recommended that users update the system version in time to enjoy a safer and more convenient contactless payment experience.
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