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IPhone 14 pro NFC issue

Hi, I have a 14 pro and its not able to scan NFC cards such as EZlink cards. Apple pay works fine but when I try to scan an EZlink card via the Simplygo app it does not work. Even scanning a general NFC card using shortcut automation does not do anything. I've tried placing it different positions and resetting my network settings but not working. I don't understand what's wrong, I've seen videos of people successfully using NFC cards with the same phone model.

Posted on Sep 30, 2026 1:14 AM

4 replies

Jeff Donald

Level 9 (64,078 points)

Sep 30, 2026 3:39 AM in response to LordTechno

Test a known NFC tag, not just a transit or bank card. In Shortcuts, create a new automation with the NFC trigger, tap Scan, and hold a known working NFC tag against the top of the iPhone. Shortcuts identifies a tag for an automation by its unique identifier. It does not read the card’s stored contents. Simply holding a card near the phone without first setting up the trigger is not the same test.

I haven’t seen the specific video and the creator may have left out a step etc.

WheelieNick

Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 30, 2026 1:47 AM in response to LordTechno

Hi there

Please try this

holding the iPhone nearly vertical (at a 70 to 90-degree angle) and tap only the top bezel/edge directly against the middle of the EZ-Link card. Hold it completely still for up to 2–3 full seconds.

LordTechno Author

Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 1, 2026 5:46 PM in response to WheelieNick

Nope its not working. I don't get whats wrong.

LordTechno Author

Level 1 (4 points)

Oct 1, 2026 5:49 PM in response to Jeff Donald

I have previously tried using NFC card that works with my friend's Android but still didn't work. I used the same automation method that you mentioned.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256367718