The NFC Forum’s Latest Spec Is Aimed Squarely at QR Codes

DATE: Fri, Aug 15, 2025
PUBLICATION: Digital Transactions

Backers of near-field communication technology for mobile payments made it plain on Tuesday they’re ready to fight back against quick-response codes, a rival technology that has won support not only from giant systems like China’s Alipay and WeChat Pay but also domestically from merchant apps from big chains like Walmart Inc. and Kohls Corp.