NFC or QR code? Both have a path forward in mobile payments

DATE: Fri, Oct 17, 2025
PUBLICATION: PaymentsSource

In the earliest days of mobile wallets, there was much debate over whether to focus on using OR codes – which can be displayed on any phone’s screen – or to wait for more phones to support Near Field Communication, which provides a more streamlined experience. The biggest concern was betting on the wrong horse.