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		CanSpice on Oct 29, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: CurrentC Has Been Hacked, Testers’ Email Addresses... How do you use "proven NFC payment card systems" without electricity? This isn't a sarcastic question, I'm genuinely curious.

achr2 on Oct 29, 2014 | [–]

Many credit cards have an NFC chip built in that is powered by the payment device's RF signal. Your credit card does not need a battery.

philh on Oct 29, 2014 | [–]

"Money needs to be free from electricity and endure the elements."

He's talking about the consumer side, not the merchant side.

MrDosu on Oct 30, 2014 | [–]

Exactly :D

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