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: Holiday 2025: The Last Mile—Tariff-Driven Early Buying To Ease Peak Season Shipping RushAdapting to Tariff Pressures: Strategies for Retail SuccessThe Next Frontier of CommerceWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 44: Carter’s To Close 150 Stores