Optus launches NFC payments on Android

Optus customers using certain Android devices will soon be able to make payments with their mobile phone, thanks to a new near-field communications (NFC) SIM Optus has announced in partnership with Visa and Heritage Bank. Optus customers with one of the 20 compatible Android devices from Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC will be able to order a special SIM card from Optus that contains the NFC capability to make payments in conjunction with the Cash By Optus app the company has developed with Visa and Heritage Bank.