Coin 2.0 has NFC for contactless payments, starts shipping today

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by Sindy Cator on August 26, 2015 at 3:59 pm

Coin, the mobile payment card that’s perpetually in beta mode, is releasing another new card. Version 2.0 has NFC for contactless payments, which is rolling out today in — wait for it — beta. To make good for those who are current Coin users, the company will offer free upgrades. Those who are still waiting for a card will be receive version 2.0. Each Coin 2.0 card will have “Early-Access-Mode” enabled by default, which allows users to beta test NFC payments via select banks. Coin says it’s still working out agreements, so linking your existing credit account may not be…