The startup offers an NFC-based payment system that provides a virtual reader and scanner for mobile services, enabling secure information transfer of any format and size to target terminals. This platform replaces costly hardware, allowing companies to share data efficiently while enhancing user experience.
Funding
$2.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many mobile services rely on expensive hardware like barcode scanners and NFC readers for offline interactions, increasing costs and limiting deployment flexibility. Existing solutions often require complex integrations and modifications to existing point-of-sale (POS) systems and terminals.
Solution
Allink provides nex+ap, a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag-based solution that replaces traditional hardware scanners and readers, enabling mobile apps to interact with physical terminals. The solution allows mobile applications to transfer information of any format and size to target terminals by simply tapping an NFC tag. By applying the nex+ap library source code, businesses can transform QR codes or barcodes into NFC-enabled interactions, enhancing security by removing visual information. The system supports various applications, including mobile payments, access control, ATM interactions, digital IDs, and gift/reward card programs.
Target Audience
Allink targets mobile businesses seeking cost-effective and easily deployable solutions for offline mobile service interactions, including retail businesses, financial institutions, and access control providers.
Features
- NFC tag-based information transfer, eliminating the need for physical scanners and readers.
- Compatibility with existing POS systems without requiring integration or modification.
- Support for mobile payments on any terminal (POS/CAT/KIOSK).
- Secure access control for gates and doors.
- NFC enablement for ATMs without expensive reader upgrades.
- Digital ID verification via NFC.
- Mobile integration of gift and reward cards.
- Wireless and electricity-free NFC tag deployment.
- Mobile support for both iOS and Android platforms.