Arizona-based software firm Transact today has introduced native NFC contactless mobile IDs for college students.

The technology, Transact Mobile Credential, leverages Google Pay on Android phones to enable students make payments and access facilities around the college campus.

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The move eliminates the need to carry multiple credentials while navigating around the campus.

Following the roll-out, students can use their Android mobile phones with Google Pay at NFC-enabled readers to conduct transactions.

The service will allow them to make payments for dining, laundry, retail and other purposes. They can also use the NFC-enabled mobile credential to access residence halls, libraries and other facilities.

Initially, 15 institutions plan to roll out Transact Mobile Credential for Google Pay.

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Transact CEO David Marr said: “Our NFC-enabled Transact Mobile Credential is already being used by nearly 80% of eligible users on campus since its launch.

“Today, through continuous innovation and a collaborative working relationship with an amazing tech leader like Google, we are proud to announce support for Google Pay.”

Arkansas State University director of Card Services Sheryl Puckett said: “We are thrilled to be one of the first schools in the country to deploy Transact Mobile Credential for Google Pay.

“Partnering with Transact has been vital in our journey towards ubiquitous support for mobile credential use all across campus.”