GK Question

technology medium mcq

Which technology enables mobile payments by tapping a smartphone near a payment terminal?

  1. Bluetooth
  2. NFC
  3. Wi-Fi Direct
  4. Infrared

Answer: NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) enables contactless payments by allowing two devices to communicate when placed within 4 cm. Used in Google Pay, Apple Pay, and RuPay Contactless. It operates at 13.56 MHz and supports secure element storage for payment credentials.

Topic Mobile & Telecom
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, Railway