> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.peoplevine.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.peoplevine.com/products/check-in-app-overview/setup-nfc-organization.md).

# How to Set Up NFC for Your Organization

NFC membership passes allow members to tap their phone or physical NFC card on a reader to check in. This is an optional upgrade that requires Apple approval and certified hardware.

To get started, contact your Peoplevine Account Manager. NFC is enabled in coordination with Peoplevine, who guides you through the Apple approval, device, and activation steps below.

### Before you begin (Prerequisites)

* **Apple Developer Account**: Your organization must have one set up.
* **Apple Pay**: Must be enabled for both in-person transactions at your venue and web payments (applications, card-on-file).
* **Member Portal 3.0**: Must be enabled for your organization.

### Instructions

#### 1. Complete Apple requirements

Apple must approve your organization before NFC passes can be generated. Complete the following steps:

1. [Set up an Apple Developer Account](https://developer.apple.com/programs/enroll/) and [invite](https://developer.apple.com/help/account/access/invite-team-members/) `app@peoplevine.com` as an administrator.
2. Sign the NDA with Apple.
3. Sign Apple's Merchant Terms and Conditions.
4. Complete the Apple NFC Questionnaire.
5. Receive the NFC Entitlement from Apple.

#### 2. Receive and place the NFC device

1. Once the entitlement is confirmed, Peoplevine registers the NFC device with the entitlement for your organization and ships the device to your location.
2. Place the device on the front desk where members can easily tap their phone or card.
3. Notify Peoplevine that the device is in place.

#### 3. Peoplevine enables NFC

1. Peoplevine loads your organization's NFC entitlement internally.
2. Peoplevine enables NFC for your organization, coordinated with your team.
3. Members can now add their NFC membership pass to Apple Wallet or Android Wallet and tap to check in.

#### Adding locations under a different brand

If your organization operates additional locations under a different brand, a new NFC entitlement is required for each brand. Contact Peoplevine to coordinate.

### Important rules

* **Apple Pay is required**: Apple requires that your organization offers Apple Pay both online (web applications, card-on-file) and in-person before NFC passes are approved. This is non-negotiable.
* **NFC is for check-in only**: NFC membership passes cannot be used for payments at this time.
* **NFC cannot be used for room access**: NFC membership cards and NFC room keys cannot be combined at this time.

### What Happens Next

* Members add their NFC membership pass to Apple Wallet or download it on Android.
* When arriving at your venue, they tap their phone or physical NFC card on the reader to check in instantly.

*Last updated: 2026-07-03*


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