Build a React Native credit card scanner for chipless cards

Wireless communications have advanced significantly, leading to features like tap-to-pay with credit cards becoming more common. This tutorial demonstrates how to leverage near field communication (NFC) technology to collect credit card details by tapping an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, although this is not currently possible on Apple iPhones due to restrictions. The guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a React Native application that reads card information using the react-native-nfc-card-reader package, highlighting the need for a physical NFC-enabled Android device and a credit card with NFC functionality for testing. It also explains how NFC works by using radio waves for communication between devices and NFC tags, and outlines the setup of a basic application interface to display card information once scanned. While the tutorial focuses on reading card details, it suggests using payment providers like Stripe for processing transactions, emphasizing the broad potential applications of NFC technology.