
Coin’s second generation device, Coin 2.0, is an EMV-Ready device incorporating NFC technology, giving consumers the ability to transact securely with both contactless and swipe payment systems. Coin 2.0 began shipping August 2015 and comes equipped with a slew of new features including:
– NFC technology that allows users to transact using EMV payment standards
– An improved dynamic stripe that improves compatibility with certain readers for swipe success
– Nickname ability for all card types
– A display that is 2x faster
– An, on average, 8% thinner device
– Simplified back-plate design for privacy
– Over-the-air software updates that add EMV capabilities and new features, keeping Coin future-proof