Question of the WeekWhat Are the Key Differences Between Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC)? Coresight Research August 26, 2019 QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What Are the Key Differences Between Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC)? A key difference between RFID and NFC is that RFID tags can only transmit data, while NFC tags can both send and receive information. Additionally, RFID tags can receive signals within a range of a few meters, but NFC’s range is limited to a few centimeters. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Economic Optimism at Five-Month Low; Holiday Shopping Slows: US Consumer Survey InsightsUS Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpacePersonal Financial Sentiment Hits Six-Month Low: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 48, 2025—Data GraphicEnhance Shopping and Customize Care: Three Technologies Transforming the Drugstore and Pharmacy Retail Landscape
