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More Pixel 11 phones now have this NFC payments upgrade
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- Google has confirmed that all Pixel 11 Pro Fold models support the FeliCa contactless payment standard globally.
- Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro models outside the US also support FeliCa, expanding access beyond Japan where it was previously restricted.
- FeliCa is a popular contactless payment and transit standard in Japan that requires dedicated hardware, now more widely enabled on Pixel devices.
- US versions of the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro still lack FeliCa support, limiting their usability for Japanese contactless services.
- Other manufacturers, like Samsung with the Galaxy S27 series, are also expected to adopt FeliCa support internationally, improving convenience for travelers to Japan.
