Softcard brings NFC payments to Windows Phone users in the US

Good news for Windows Phone users in the US – Softcard has announced it’s bringing its contactless payment technology to the mobile platform. This means that some Windows Phone users will be able to pay in-store using NFC. To recap, Softcard is a mobile payments joint venture between AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. The system is built on contactless ‘near-field communication,’ so all you need to do is tap your device on a payment terminal and be on your way. Softcard also lets you redeem offers and loyalty points in-app. To use the app, you select which of your payment cards...



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