M-Ticket Supports NFC and Targets Emerging Markets

Sweden’s Mobill has launched a new version its M-Ticket public transport payment service, which includes NFC support, along with multi-trip and multi-passenger tickets.

Customers of 80 per cent of Swedish travel operators can now receive an electronic mobile ticket that is scanned for validation. The service can be adapted for payment options, including via mobile wallet, bank, credit card or mobile phone account, offers different languages, mobile operators and network technologies.

The company has also announced plans for expansion after forming a partnership with Sterna Security to launch a payment platform in India. Mobills platform supports 2G, 3G and 4G, ensuring it can be deployed in emerging markets.

“With 80 per cent of Swedish public transportation companies as clients, Mobill now focuses on gaining global market share,” said Joakim Niléhn, CEO.