NFC
NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a wireless technology for exchanging data over a short distance. One use is tapping an NFC tag with a suitable smartphone.
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What this means for your shop
With NFC, a guest taps a contact point with their phone instead of capturing a printed pattern with the camera. Google describes communication between devices and tags in its NFC documentation. What happens next is set by the system behind the contact point; NFC itself is neither a payment nor a stamp.
Show staff which contact point guests use and how they see that the step is complete. Phones and apps differ in their NFC support, so keep your usual routine ready for guests whose phone doesn’t tap.
How to recognise it
A guest holds their phone against a designated stand, rather than aiming the camera at a printed QR code. Both entry points can sit in the same place and lead to different actions. Clear labels say which step each one performs.
With Treubar
Guests collect stamps themselves at the optional NFC counter stand. You set a minimum interval between stamps for this routine. The QR code is for getting the card; during regular stamping, your team scans the guest’s personal pass.
Your first annual subscription includes counter stands with your logo as a one-off: Start 1, Pro 2, Max 5. Bought separately, the stand costs a one-off €19.90 including VAT and shipping within Germany, with one stand per business. NFC self-stamping is included in all plans; your team handles reward redemption.