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Student ID Contactless Payments

Blackboard's NFC Contactless Payments Work with Student IDs

— September 12, 2018 — Tech
In an effort to better integrate NFC contactless payments on college campuses Blackboard will leverage the use of Apple products to create a “seamless experience” across campuses. Announced in a recent press release, Blackboard claims it is the first campus credential provider to utilize Student ID NFC contactless payments through iPhone and Apple Watch. This new capability will officially launch with Duke University, University of Alabama, and the University of Oklahoma.

According to Blackboard, a majority of US college students use Apple devices. This research served as the basis for its NFC contactless payments as it looked to leverage existing Student ID accounts to streamline the college purchasing experience. The contactless payments will be able to be used at all vending machines, dining halls, laundry facilities, and even off-campus retail locations that accept student IDs as payment.


Image Credit: Apple
Trend Themes
1. NFC Contactless Payments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of NFC contactless payments to improve customer convenience and streamline payment processes.
2. Seamless Campus Experience - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solutions that create a seamless experience for students on college campuses by integrating contactless payments and leveraging existing student ID accounts.
3. Mobile Payment Solutions - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate mobile payment solutions that allow for easy and secure transactions across various locations and devices.
Industry Implications
1. Higher Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with colleges and universities to implement NFC contactless payment solutions in their campuses and enhance the student experience.
2. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with retail businesses to integrate contactless payment solutions that accept student IDs as a form of payment, capturing the college student market.
3. Mobile Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile payment technologies and platforms that can seamlessly integrate NFC contactless payments and improve the overall payment experience.
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