NFC · Settings guide
How to turn NFC on or off on Samsung and Android phones
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NFC is what lets your phone make contactless payments. It has a switch in Connections settings and a Quick settings tile.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Once NFC is on, choose your payment service under contactless payments.
Source: Samsung: what is NFC and how do I use it on my Samsung phone
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Settings
Settings → Connections → NFC and contactless payments → switch
- Go to Settings → Connections → NFC and contactless payments.
- Tap the switch to turn NFC on or off.
Source: Samsung: what is NFC and how do I use it on my Samsung phone
Quick settings
Swipe down twice → swipe left → NFC
- Swipe down from the top of the screen twice to open Quick settings.
- Swipe left to see more options, then tap NFC.
Source: Samsung: what is NFC and how do I use it on my Samsung phone
Other Android phones
Settings → search "NFC" → turn it on
- Open the Settings app.
- In the search bar, type NFC, and make sure the NFC setting is turned on.
Google says steps may differ depending on your device.
Source: Google Wallet: turn on near field communication (NFC)
If the setting doesn't change
If contactless payments don't work after turning NFC on, open NFC and contactless payments settings and check your preferred payment service is selected under contactless payments.
Source: Samsung: what is NFC and how do I use it on my Samsung phone
Frequently asked questions
Where is NFC on a Samsung phone?
Settings → Connections → NFC and contactless payments, or the NFC tile in Quick settings.
Do I need NFC on for Samsung Pay?
Samsung names Samsung Pay as a common use of NFC on its phones. Turn NFC on, then choose your payment service under contactless payments.