Overview

• Developers can integrate NFC for in-store payments, digital keys, transit passes, and loyalty cards.
• The Secure Element chip ensures sensitive data is stored securely on the device.
• Users can set third-party apps as default contactless payment options in iOS Settings.
• Apple requires developers to enter a commercial agreement and pay fees to access the NFC and SE APIs.
• Initial rollout includes the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand.