The "wave-and-pay" technology, called near-field communication (NFC), has proved popular in the Japan and South Korea, but has so far failed to make an impact in Europe.

“感应刷卡”技术，也叫近场通信技术(NFC)，在日本和韩国已大受欢迎，但至今为止在欧洲的影响甚小。

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Starting this week, a number of guests at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm will be provided with telephones equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

本周将开始试验，将向Clarion Hotel Stockholm宾馆的一些客人提供具有近距离通信技术的手机。

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The latest heavy-hitter to enter the fray is Visa, the ubiquitous financial services company, which has announced plans for a digital wallet based on Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology.

最新强势加入竞争的是VISA——一个无处不在的金融服务公司，它已宣布了一项基于NFC技术的电子钱包计划。

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The handsets need to be equipped with chips that support the wireless communication technology Near Field Communication (NFC).

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But the company is working on technology such as near-field communication (NFC) technology and point of sale integration, which could make coupons completely digital and transferable from your phone to the cashier.

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To date, Apple has not announced its mobile payments strategy, although Apple and Microsoft agreed to embrace Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in 2012.

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