iPhone X: Enable NFC - here's how to do it

Nowadays you can use NFC for Apple Pay only. The sensor can be used for several contactless payment options and card recognition. The smartphone must be no more than 4 cm away from the recognition sensor. In the process, your data is transmitted to the system in encrypted form and forwarded.

How to activate the NFC chip on the iPhone X?

If you want to make a purchase with the NFC chip, this is only possible if it is also activated. The activation is easily possible via the settings. Mostly, however, there is only the option to use Apple Pay here.

1. As a prerequisite, your iPhone must have an NFC chip so that you can use Apple Pay. This is given if you use an iPhone that belongs to the sixth generation or newer. Furthermore, you need a credit card or a checking account at a bank that supports Apple Pay.
2. Now you can add your Apple Pay payment details. To do this, open Apple Wallet and tap on the plus icon. Now enter all the required data. Once everything has been verified, you will be notified by your bank.
3. The NFC chip in the iPhone is always active and can only be used for Apple Pay or reading so-called tags, i.e. NFC data. So you can, for example, read the contents of your Mensa card.