Ingenico Works with Google to Develop NFC Services

France-based POS device maker Ingenico has confirmed that it is cooperating with Google on the development of NFC-based solutions for retailers.

"We're working with Google on the development of NFC applications for merchants," the chief executive of Ingenico told French journalists.

"Google wants a system where, when you enter a shop or supermarket, you receive a special offer on your telephone. At the checkout, you can take advantage of this offer" by touching your phone to the Ingenico POS terminal, which will be capable of reading the coupon and will automatically apply the discount to the shopping bill," said Philippe Lazare, CEO of Ingenico.

Lazare also said that Google will make a move into the payments business one day or another.