What is Samsung Pay and how does it work?
This 10-page guide from Rambus provides an overview of Samsung Pay and introduces its key features, including security and authentication protocols.
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What is Android Pay & how does it work?
This seven-page guide from Rambus gives an overview of what banks and service providers need to know about Google’s Android Pay platform and its use of NFC, host card emulation (HCE) and tokenization.
Emerging markets: How contactless transactions are making a difference
This 19-page white paper from Famoco examines the role of secure, affordable and dedicated mobile Android devices in the development of emerging economies. It covers the participation of low-income people in the financial system, how to counter the informal economy and improve the distribution of humanitarian aid.
What’s New in Payments
Leading international innovators look into the future of blockchain, wearables, IoT, AI, chatbots, mobile, HCE and more in this 104-page special report from the NFC World team which examines the latest payments trends and technologies from around the world.
Demonetisation: How India is setting the standard for a future without cash
Demonetisation, the Indian government initiative to cut the use of cash, has boosted the adoption of digital payments in a country where cash has traditionally been king.
Understanding PSD2 and GDPR — What the new European regulations mean for the future role of banks
As new European regulations covering digital payments and consumer privacy come into force, banks must face the reality of adopting a totally new way of viewing their customer base, says Nordea Bank’s Liisa Kanniainen.
From SIM-based NFC to HCE: ABN Amro’s search for the right mobile payments solution
ABN Amro’s road to developing its host card emulation (HCE) based mobile payments service has been long, complex and full of technical challenges, but the consumer response now it has launched has been outstanding, says Jos van de Kerkhof, senior product manager for the ABN Amro Wallet.
Adding value to traditional banking services — Why Spain’s CaixaBank believes the answer lies with mobile payments
Mobile payments are the best example of how technology can add value to traditional banking services, according to Matteo Fermi, head of mobile at CaixaBank Payments.
Beyond payments — Why Czech bank CSOB is designing a mobile app for the entire shopping experience
CSOB launched its HCE-based NFC mobile payments service in June 2016, but this is just the start of the bank’s wider mobile wallet ambitions, writes innovation manager Jan Nezbeda.
Strategies for the digital transformation of banks
This 21-page white paper from Gemalto examines the digital transformation taking place in the global banking industry, and sets out a series of strategic recommendations for traditional banks, digital- and mobile-only banks, and technology companies.
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