Google Wallet Compatibility Added to Vingcard’s Digital Hotel Room Key Solution, Mobile Access

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(20/06/24)
 Vingcard, an Assa Abloy company, has added
Google Wallet compatibility to its digital hotel key solution,
Mobile Access.

Launched in collaboration with NXP, a provider of
secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, Google
Wallet compatibility sidesteps the need for guests to download an
unfamiliar mobile app before being able to receive and use their
digital key.

With the new functionality, guests need only to click on a link in their
check-in confirmation email to locate their room key with the
option of adding it to Google Wallet.

When using the key to enter their hotel room,
guests navigate Google Wallet to locate their
hotel key, whilst a blue check mark appears to indicate that the
digital key is being correctly used when presented to the
appropriate lock.

“Preferences for what counts as convenient
check-in and room entry are as varied as the type of guests that
hotels serve, so we are proud to offer a digital key solution that
can adapt to suit the specific needs of each property and guest,”
said Li Wang, Senior Vice President and Head of Hospitality.
“Whether accessing their hotel key through mobile app or digital
wallet located on their Google or Apple device, guests using
Mobile Access gain the ultimate convenience of choice and instant
service, while advanced security measures ensure enhanced safety
and relaxation at all times.”

Mobile Access supports Google Wallet
compatibility using Near Field Communication (NFC), a more secure
data transmission method that is made even safer by the use of
NXP’s MIFARE 2GO credential solution.

MIFARE 2GO is a cloud
service that is responsible for card lifecycle management and the
complete card digitalization process for placing the room key in
Google Wallet.

Importantly, it provides hotels with the ability
to adopt the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s
(NIST) recommended advanced encryption standard for digitalized
offerings.

“Working with Vingcard on this project, which is
the first MIFARE 2GO deployment in hospitality, will undoubtedly
lead to more personalized guest experiences that deliver on
individual standards for comfort and convenience,” said Philippe
Dubois, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Secure
Transactions & Identification at NXP. “The new MIFARE 2GO feature
sets enabled by NXP allow a tailored mobile experience for hotel
guests. This includes adding a digital key card to a guest’s
Google Wallet once they book a room, with the room number
automatically updated following check-in, regardless of whether
the guest prefers a remote check-in or in-person experience.”

In addition to providing app-free digital wallet compatibility,
Mobile Access can also be integrated into a hotel’s mobile app alongside other
amenities and services.

For properties lacking their own
guest-facing app, Mobile Access can be deployed as a
standalone service or alongside other desired functionalities
using the third-party Certified Partner program.

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