NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced that 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 PN80T embedded Secure Element and Near Field Communication (NFC) chip will power mobile payments in select Garmin wearables.
 
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.
 
The vívoactive 3 smartwatch has built-in GPS and comes with more than 15 preloaded sports apps, including fitness and wellness monitoring tools like fitness age and all-day stress tracking. The new Forerunner 645 Music features integrated music, performance monitoring tools and advanced running dynamics to help athletes get the data they need.
 
Garmin major Pay supports Mastercard and Visa debit and credit cards from an increasingly expanding portfolio of issuing banks.
 
“We want to give our cardholders the choice and peace of mind to make more secure digital payments from a variety of connected devices through a tap or touch,” said Kiki Del Valle, SVP, Commerce for Every Device, Mastercard.
 
NXP’s PN80T combines best-in-class RF performance, flexibility in NFC antenna design and state-of-the-art Secure element performance, which results in fast transaction times and field updates – consequently leading to better end-user experiences, the company reported.