How to Enable NFC on an iPhone

Near field communication (NFC) is a technology that allows two devices to interact with each other when they are in close proximity. It is most commonly used for making payments and transferring data between two compatible devices. NFC is available on most Android phones, but until recently it was not available on iPhones.

Fortunately, Apple recently added NFC support to its latest iPhones, such as the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. This means that you can now use your iPhone to make payments and transfer data between two compatible devices. In this article, we’ll show you how to enable NFC on your iPhone.

Step 1: Check Your iPhone Model

Before you proceed, you’ll need to make sure that your iPhone is compatible with NFC. Currently, NFC is only available on the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. If you have an older model of iPhone, you won’t be able to use NFC.

Step 2: Open the Settings App

Once you’ve confirmed that your iPhone is compatible with NFC, the next step is to open the Settings app. To do this, simply tap the Settings icon on your Home screen.

Step 3: Tap “Wallet & Apple Pay”

In the Settings app, you’ll see a list of options. Scroll down until you find the “Wallet & Apple Pay” option and tap it.

Step 4: Turn on NFC

On the Wallet & Apple Pay page, you’ll see a toggle switch for NFC. Tap the switch to turn it on. You’ll know that NFC is enabled when the switch is green.

Step 5: Use NFC

Once NFC is enabled, you can start using it to make payments and transfer data between two compatible devices. To make a payment, simply hold your iPhone up to the NFC reader and follow the on-screen instructions. To transfer data, you’ll need to ensure that both devices are NFC-enabled and that they’re within close proximity of each other.

Conclusion

Enabling NFC on your iPhone is a relatively straightforward process. All you need to do is make sure that your iPhone is compatible with NFC, open the Settings app, tap “Wallet & Apple Pay”, turn on NFC, and then start using it to make payments and transfer data.