Gate physical doors using Stripe Subscriptions and NFC Passes.
This example is suitable for gyms, co-working spaces, parking garages, hotels and event tickets.
It's common to access paid services, like gyms or co-working spaces, using keys, NFC cards or a keyfob. These can be annoying to carry, and they're painful to replace when they get lost. They also require a human to issue them the first time.
Luckily, there's a better way - using Apple & Google Wallet passes.
With Apple and Google Passes, our phone or watch can be used to open the door.
The NFC reader can check the status of payment, for example, in a gym the payment is a Stripe Subscription. The door can then be opened dependending on the status of their subscription.
For example, for a gym membership:
- Customer pays for a membership using Stripe Checkout.
- Customer receives a digital pass via Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
- Customer can now access the gym by placing their phone or watch near the gym door's NFC reader.
- No keyfobs or cards needed.
- Purchase can be completed online without in-person visit to get a card/keyfob.
- Works with phones and watches (hands-free).
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