Bank of America using NFC enabled BlackBerry devices for Mobile Wallet trial Program

Bank of America is starting an ' by invitation only ' trial of its Mobile Wallet program. The trial is open to owners of certain BlackBerry devices with a Bank of America debit or credit card. The service allows shoppers to ' tap and pay ' while checking out of a participating retailer.

To join the trial, must own a BlackBerry Curve 8520 or 8530, a BlackBerry Tour 9630 or a BlackBerry Bold 9000, 9650 or 9700 with the ability to download apps. Those testing the program would be able to make their ' Berry NFC enabled with a special battery cover (with a hidden Antenn A) and a MicroSD card. You must also has a bank of America Visa debit card or a bank of America Mastercard credit card.

The trial is expected to begin in the Spring and would work wherever you find Mastercard ' s PayPass accepted. Those who is invited to join the trial would receive an e-mail from where they can opt in to the program.

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That is, the BlackBerry's back panel has an NFC card and an antenna.

NFC technology is compatible with POS machines.
Rf-sim Card is not compatible with POS, all infrastructure investment is very problematic.

NFC is more promising than Rf-sim. The first two years of the move pushed Rf-sim, now no longer pushed.