# NFC Cards Kenya: Revolutionizing Digital Transactions ## What Are NFC Cards and How Do They Work in Kenya? **NFC cards Kenya** are becoming a pivotal technology in the nation's journey toward a digital economy. Near Field Communication (NFC) technology allows two devices—like a smartphone and a payment terminal—to communicate when they are within a few centimeters of each other. In Kenya, this is transforming everything from payments to access control. From my personal experience adopting this tech for my small business in Nairobi, the shift was initially daunting. However, the sheer convenience for customers—who can now tap to pay in seconds—has significantly boosted transaction speed and customer satisfaction. My view is that Kenya's tech-savvy population, already accustomed to mobile money via M-Pesa, is perfectly poised to embrace NFC as the next logical step in financial technology. ### Technical Specifications of Modern NFC Cards For businesses or individuals in Kenya looking to integrate or understand **NFC cards Kenya**, here are some detailed technical parameters. *Please note: These technical parameters are for reference data; specifics need to be contacted with back-end management.* * **Chip Type:** Commonly used chips include NXP's MIFARE Classic 1K (MF1S503x), MIFARE DESFire EV2 (MF3D(H)x2), or NTAG series (e.g., NTAG213, NTAG215). The DESFire series offers higher security for payment applications. * **Operating Frequency:** 13.56 MHz (HF band). * **Data Transfer Rate:** Up to 424 kbit/s. * **Communication Range:** Typically up to 10 cm (4 inches), optimized for short-range, secure interactions. * **Memory Capacity:** Varies by chip: * MIFARE Classic 1K: 1 KB EEPROM, organized into 16 sectors. * NTAG213: 144 bytes user memory, 504 bytes total. * MIFARE DESFire EV2 8K: 8 KB of highly secure memory. * **Standards Compliance:** ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum compliant (for NTAG). * **Physical Dimensions:** Standard CR80 size: 85.6 mm × 54.0 mm × 0.76 mm (thickness can vary for laminated cards).