How does contactless cards compare to mobile wallets, like Apple Pay or Android Pay?

Frequently Asked Question

Contactless cards use Radio Frequency (RF) technology and Near-Field-Communication (NFC) technology. Digital wallets, such as Apple Pay and Android Pay, require NFC-enabled mobile phones with smart chips that allow phones to securely store the payment and account information, and to use the information as a contactless “virtual payment card.

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