NFC Capabilities

This section describes how NFC-related capabilities are defined and handled within the Add to Wallet process.

NFC support is an optional capability and is not enabled by default.
It applies only to Wallet Card Templates that are explicitly configured to support NFC functionality.

NFC capability requires prior coordination with Samsung and is available only to partners that have completed the required onboarding and approval process.

NFC Capability Configuration at Template Level

NFC capability is determined at the Wallet Card Template level.

When creating or configuring a Wallet Card Template:

  • NFC capability may be specified as part of template configuration.
  • NFC configuration requires coordination and approval from Samsung.
  • NFC capability is available only to approved partners.

The NFC configuration defined at the template level determines whether NFC-related data elements may be required during card issuance.

Templates that are not configured for NFC support MUST follow the standard Add to Wallet flow without NFC-related processing.

Effect on Add to Wallet Processing

When a Wallet Card Template is configured to support NFC functionality:

  • Additional NFC-related data elements MAY be required as part of the Add to Wallet request.
  • Issuance behavior MAY differ from standard wallet cards depending on template configuration.
  • Additional processing MAY occur during card issuance based on the configured NFC option.

Cards whose templates are not configured for NFC capability MUST follow the standard Add to Wallet processing model.

Relationship to Access Integration

Some NFC-enabled templates are intended to support access-related interactions.

For such templates:

  • Additional integration steps are required beyond the scope of this specification.
  • Detailed technical and operational requirements are defined in the separate Access Integration Guide.
  • Access-related NFC processing is governed by a dedicated integration program and is available only to approved partners.

This document does not define the technical details of NFC-based access issuance, provisioning, or runtime interaction.