NFC allows for contactless data exchange between devices within close proximity. It enables a range of applications for consumers and businesses, including payments, transit tickets, access control, and more. NFC operates similarly to RFID and contactless smart cards, using 13.56MHz wireless communication. An NFC ecosystem involves many players, including issuers, carriers, device makers, networks, personalizers, app developers, distributors, merchants, loyalty programs, and offer promoters.