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Google Wallet actually uses the same technology as Chip+PIN, EMV (Visa payWave).


^ This. Google Wallet uses the same underlying technology as EMV. The only difference is the commands are being sent wirelessly (by NFC) rather than a direct physical connection between EMV chip and terminal.




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