MIFARE cards are particularly those developed by NXP Semiconductors most commonly used for:
- Access Control:
- Building Access: Granting or denying entry to buildings, offices, and restricted areas.
- Campus Access: Student ID cards for access to dorms, libraries, and other facilities.
- Public Transportation:
- Ticketing Systems: Used for contactless payment on buses, trains, subways, and trams.
- Payment Systems:
- Cashless Vending: Used to purchase items from vending machines.
- Micropayments: For small-value transactions.
- Loyalty Programs:
- Storing loyalty points, discounts, and personalized offers.
- Event Ticketing:
- Access control for concerts, festivals, and other events.
- Identification:
- Employee ID cards, student IDs, and other forms of identification.
This is not an exhaustive list, as MIFARE cards have diverse applications depending on their specific type (Classic, DESFire, Ultralight, etc.) and the chosen implementation.