The Associated Press has reported that Visa will now offer the ability of card holders to not just buy goods and services from merchants, but to make payments to other consumers. We have long been able to use ATMs and credit cards. The missing "cog" has been how to make these payments to others individuals. Anyone can now accept credit card payments through services like squareup.com and with the new Visa options, person to person transfers do not seem to be a problem either. Cell phones have also become tools for payments.
But why stop with payments with your cell phone? Why be bothered with the myriad of cards in your wallet? The next step is to embed a Near Field Communication (NFC) or Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) computer chip in your hand. It would be much more convenient and it appears the technology is here to do it. Just keep watching. Mark of the Beast? May be closer than you think.
