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# NFC Payment

**Tokenize and digitize cards directly in your issuer app, allowing for secure in-store contactless payment experiences for your cardholders.**

Enable instant, secure tap-to-pay directly in your issuer app, with both virtual and physical NFC cards activated on day one independently from the physical card.

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### Enable NFC payments directly into mobile banking app with a single SDK

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Accelerate card usage instantly, and deliver a fully issuer-controlled, tokenized payment experience that boosts trust and engagement

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### Driving Secure, Scalable Payments with Tokenization

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/BXbopaOf7KVoRB9jIvA8" alt=""></td><td><strong>Tokenization</strong></td><td>Digitize cards seamlessly using the green flow —no extra authentication required— or tokenize via our scheme-connected Token Service Provider for maximum security and flexibility.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/yPwsF59PMVlJqPrhdfNG" alt=""></td><td><strong>Digital Card Life Cycle Management</strong></td><td>Manage digitized cards independently from physical cards. Suspend, resume, or delete cards as needed, and automatically update renewed cards to ensure uninterrupted payments and service.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/6FMwrCU37GGvOu0IrFOz" alt=""></td><td><strong>Multi-Scheme Certified</strong></td><td>Fully certified across Visa, Mastercard, and domestic schemes, including co-badging. Our SDK guarantees secure, seamless NFC payments on any POS worldwide with optimized response times for the best user experience.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/Y29J76gQ2M7PaOoEN6Tk" alt=""></td><td><strong>Unique SDK &#x26; Developer API</strong></td><td>Hybrid cloud architecture built for resilient, high-performance, high-volume operations without compromising security. Powered by in-house encryption and proprietary HSMs, designed by top cryptography experts, and backed by a 99.99% SLA.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### <mark style="color:$primary;">Start Building</mark> with Thales

Accelerate your payment solutions and deliver secure, scalable experiences today.

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