NFC Check-in Alternatives

Commenters propose NFC cards, stickers, phones, or RFID tags as simpler, cheaper alternatives to a discussed check-in or access device.

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Sample Comments

nikau Aug 17, 2021 View on HN

Why aren't they using nfc?

grimborg Jun 20, 2013 View on HN

Why not check in with NFC cards?

collyw Mar 11, 2016 View on HN

Could this be done using a phone with NFC? Thats pretty much RFID tech isn't it?

lstamour Aug 3, 2014 View on HN

An NFC tag inside your wallet might work? ;-)

tomcooks Nov 7, 2019 View on HN

That's what nfc cards are for

GreenVulpine Jan 9, 2026 View on HN

Perhaps an NFC smart card you can carry in your wallet or phone case :)

wavephorm Apr 11, 2012 View on HN

This is a gimmick and there's no way around it. NFC, once widely supported, will make this obsolete.

0-_-0 Aug 20, 2020 View on HN

They don't want you to know it can be done with a $1 NFC sticker

CogitoCogito Jun 29, 2021 View on HN

How is NFC on a phone more convenient than tapping a card?

mvanbaak Apr 13, 2020 View on HN

There's usb and nfc solutions for this ;P