No Battery? No Problem: How RingPay Wearables Work.
When people first hear that RingPay rings and bracelets don’t need charging, they’re often surprised. How can a device that makes payments work without a battery? The answer lies in the magic of NFC (Near Field Communication) and a tiny but powerful chip.
The Tech Behind It.
Each RingPay wearable contains Infineon’s SECORA™ Pay chip, a secure, contactless payment chip that draws power from the NFC field of the payment terminal. That means:
- No charging
- No Bluetooth
- No app needed to make a payment
When you tap your ring or bracelet on a contactless terminal, the terminal emits a small electromagnetic field. The chip inside your wearable harvests just enough energy from that field to complete the transaction—instantly and securely.
Why it matters?
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- Eco-Friendly: No battery = no charging emissions
- Low Maintenance: No cables, no updates, no fuss
- Always Ready: Works anytime, anywhere contactless payments are accepted
- RingPay wearables are proof that less really is more—less bulk, less hassle, and more freedom
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Money Carer’s Initiative in South Africa
Money Carer, a UK-based social enterprise, has extended its commitment to financial inclusion by launching a range of NFC-enabled wearable payment devices in South Africa. These include rings, bracelets, and keyrings designed to cater to the needs of individuals with disabilities and vulnerabilities. The organisation’s RingPay platform offers a variety of wearable options that are compatible with major banks and payment systems, providing users with secure and accessible financial tools.
