NFC in Chile
SUBTEL compliance for NFC devices and contactless payments in Chile
36 devices in catalog
There are 36 NFC devices with Resolution 737 SUBTEL compliance information in our public catalog. Devices span 9 distinct technical categories; the most represented are Mobile Phone (14 devices, 39%), Smart Phone (11 devices, 31%), Bluetooth Speaker (3 devices, 8%). The 4 brands with the strongest presence are Honor (13 devices), Xiaomi (10 devices), Redmi (7 devices). All 36 products come from verifiable external sources: authorized validators, public manufacturer catalogs and Chilean retailer registries.
Regulatory category
Literal e of Resolution 1985
NFC (Near Field Communication) falls under literal e of Resolution 1985 — inductive short-range applications. It operates at 13.56 MHz with typical range under 10 cm. It covers contactless payments (NFC-A/B), digital keys, transit cards, and fast pairing. NFC is a subset of the RFID family — for the full spectrum (LF, HF, UHF) and industrial applications like logistics and inventory, see our RFID page.
Frequency bands authorized in Chile
| Band | Range | Maximum power | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| HF 13.56 MHz | 13.553 – 13.567 MHz | Not applicable (limited by field strength) | Contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay), digital keys, transit cards (bip!), smart cards, fast pairing of audio devices and wearables |
- HF 13.56 MHz: Literal e limits by magnetic field strength (60 dBμA/m @ 10m), not by radiated power. Typical range under 10 cm. Covered standards: ISO 14443 (payment), ISO 15693 (smart cards), ISO 18092 (peer-to-peer NFC).
Source: SUBTEL Resolution 1985 EXENTA — official text on BCN. View Resolution 1985 on BCN
Regime under Resolution 737
Track 2 — Compliance QR + self-declaration
Since February 22, 2026, NFC devices no longer require prior formal certification before SUBTEL. They do require a public compliance page accessible via a QR code on the packaging, declaring bands, power, RF modules, importer with legal address in Chile, and a reference to the test report.
Brands with NFC devices
Most frequent equipment types
Smart Phone (11)
Air Purifier (1)
Edge cases and common compliance mistakes
- NFC is usually a secondary module in products with another primary technology (phones, true wireless earbuds, smartwatches). Even if the product is marketed as 'Bluetooth', the compliance page must declare the NFC module separately when present. Omitting it is an incomplete declaration.
- Payment NFC (HCE or secure elements) also requires additional non-SUBTEL certifications from payment schemes (EMVCo, Visa, Mastercard). Resolution 737 only covers radio-emission aspects, not payment stack certification.
Devices in our database with this technology
Devices with NFC: POCO C85, Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G, POCO F8 Pro, POCO F7, POCO M8 Pro, Honor 400 Smart 5G, Honor 400 Pro, Redmi 15C 5G, POCO F8 Ultra, POCO M8, Xiaomi Desktop Speaker, Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm, Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker, Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker Mini, Xiaomi Router AX3000T, Xiaomi Mesh System AX3000 NE, Xiaomi 15T Pro, Xiaomi 15T, Xiaomi Soundbar Pro 2.0 ch, Honor 400, Honor Magic7 Pro, Honor X9c Smart, Honor 200 Pro, Honor 200, Honor Magic6 Pro, Honor 90, Honor Watch 4, Honor Watch 4 Pro, Honor Magic8 Pro, Honor Magic8 Lite, REDMI Note 15 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, REDMI Note 15 Pro+, Redmi Note 14 5G.
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Frequently asked questions about NFC
- Does NFC require formal SUBTEL certification in Chile?
- No. NFC falls under Track 2 of Resolution 737: it does not require prior formal SUBTEL certification, only a public compliance page accessible via QR code. Since NFC is almost always a secondary module (inside a phone, smartwatch, or earbuds), the compliance page is usually the same as the parent device's page and lists NFC as one of the RF modules present.
- Does a contactless payment terminal need a SUBTEL QR code?
- Yes. POS terminals with a contactless NFC reader are final equipment subject to Resolution 737: they must have a QR code and public compliance page listing bands, power and importer details. Important: Resolution 737 covers the radio aspect, but the terminal also needs payment-scheme certifications (EMVCo, Visa, Mastercard), which are independent of SUBTEL.
- What is the NFC operating frequency?
- NFC operates in the HF 13.553 – 13.567 MHz band (centered on 13.56 MHz), regulated by literal e of Resolution 1985. Typical range is under 10 cm by design — it is a near-field inductive technology, not traditional radio-wave communication. Covered standards include ISO 14443 (payments), ISO 15693 (smart cards), and ISO 18092 (peer-to-peer NFC).
- Must a smartphone with NFC declare the module separately?
- Yes. The phone's compliance page must list NFC as one of the RF modules present, with its own test report. A modern phone typically declares WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, and the cellular bands: each module is documented separately, even if they share a single enclosure and PCB. Omitting NFC is one of the most frequent audit findings.
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