The NFC Scan module reads the secure NFC chip embedded in ICAO 9303-compliant travel documents, such as e-passports. It then returns the document holder's data, including the chip's portrait image. It reads the chip directly using the device's NFC hardware, providing a high-assurance data source that complements optical capture and OCR.
Integrations
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How It Works
NFC Scan works in conjunction with Document Capture and OCR. The user is prompted to hold the document near their device to begin an NFC session. The module uses details extracted from the document during OCR to establish a secure connection with the chip before reading its contents. Once authenticated, NFC Scan reads the chip's data groups and validates the document's authenticity using the embedded digital signature. The extracted chip data is returned for use in later verification steps, where it can be matched against other identity signals captured during the session.
Use NFC Scan
For instructions on implementing and configuring NFC Scan on each supported platform, use the following pages: