NXP and Garmin Team-up to Bring Secure and Convenient NFC Mobile Payments

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has chosen NXP’s PN80T embedded Secure Element (SE) and Near Field Communications (NFC) solution for the recently launched vívoactive 3 and Forerunner 645 Music featuring contactless payment capabilities. With NXP’s embedded Secure Element technology and innovative Loader Service provisioning solution, Garmin is able to easily and quickly deploy Garmin PayTM in their products without compromising security.

NXP’s Loader Service solution simplifies the development and integration of payment functionality while maintaining significantly lower setup and maintenance costs. Users can simply add their card information to the Garmin Pay wallet, powered by Fit Pay, Inc. which then syncs with their virtual wallet in their watch. As a result, Garmin users benefit from a secure and convenient payment experience while on the go.

Smart, sturdy and stylish, the vívoactive 3 smartwatch has built-in GPS and comes with over 15 preloaded sports apps. Featuring fitness and wellness monitoring tools like fitness age and all-day stress tracking, the vívoactive 3 is the perfect accessory for playing and paying. The new Forerunner 645 Music features integrated music, performance monitoring tools and advanced running dynamics to help athletes get the data they need. Whether out for a run with friends, gearing up for race day or stopping for a quick bite to eat, the Forerunner 645 Music is easy to wear all day, every day. Garmin major Pay supports Mastercard and Visa debit and credit cards from an increasingly expanding portfolio of issuing banks. Having these cards in their Garmin Pay wallet gives users the same rewards and benefits of the physical cards, with the convenience of having them right on the wrist.