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Intel will let online shoppers pay by tapping contactless card or NFC phone against computer

November 22, 2013

Intel is embedding technology into computers that will let online shoppers pay by tapping a contactless card or NFC-enabled mobile phone against their PC or laptop, according to Computer World.

The website reports that breakthrough is meant to provide a basis for secure and convenient e-commerce transactions, and is possible following Intel's decision to integrate NXP's "PN544PC" NFC radio controller into a selection of new computers.

Initially, the payment method will be available to MasterCard customers; the solution was built in conjunction with MasterCard's MasterPass contactless technology.