Ever tapped your phone to pay at a store or paired a wireless device in seconds? That magic moment is brought to you by a tiny but powerful piece of technology: the NFC chip.

Short for Near Field Communication, NFC chips are transforming how we connect, communicate, and transact—all with just a tap.

What is an NFC Chip?
An NFC chip is a small integrated circuit that enables short-range wireless communication between devices. It operates over a distance of just a few centimeters, but that’s all it needs to do wonders.

NFC is built on radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology,