Apple is reportedly developing a new generation of gift cards which will now be secured with an NFC chip instead of the traditional barcode. A recent discovery by MacRumors in the iOS 27 RC version last week has led to more insights, including a video demonstration of the card-adding process to an account, shared on LinkedIn by David Anderson, CEO of Karta Gift Cards. Below is the interface designed for iOS 27:
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This new process aims to minimize fraud and appears to be extremely user-friendly. Users will simply need to place their Apple Gift Card near the iPhone’s NFC reader, similar to making a payment with Apple Pay, to authenticate the card (and to check whether it has already been used) and confirm the addition of the funds to their account.
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Ethan Rivers focuses on Android smartphones, emerging mobile platforms, and operating systems. With a critical yet fair perspective, he evaluates devices on performance, design, and ecosystem compatibility.