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The Tech That Powers Tap-to-Pay

Tap-to-pay is growing in the U.S., thanks in part to its security and ease of use. But it’s more complicated than it looks. WSJ takes you inside one of Square’s card readers to break down the tech that powers contactless payments. Photo illustration: Xingpei Shen