# Sony PlayStation controller payment patent > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sony-playstation-controller-payment-patent > Updated: 2026-09-25T17:29:01.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 2. Sony has filed a patent titled ‘Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer’ that proposes enabling PlayStation controllers to act as intermediaries for data and payment transfers. The technology would likely utilize NFC, Bluetooth, or physical contact to allow users to tap a smartphone, credit card, or gift card against the controller. This would facilitate efficient purchases on the PlayStation Store—such as digital games, add-ons, and in-app currency—by bypassing manual data entry. Beyond payments, the patent envisions using the interface for transferring account information, sharing player profiles, joining multiplayer sessions, or moving media like screenshots to mobile devices. Proposed use cases include retail environments or gaming conventions where players could tap a device against a controller to purchase a full version of a game after testing a demo. While the patent outlines these capabilities and addresses security considerations, it does not guarantee that these features will be implemented in current or future hardware, such as the PS5, PS6, or new DualSense controllers. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Sony patents PlayStation controller with contactless payment capabilities Sony has patented a system that would allow PlayStation controllers to accept contactless payments via NFC or Bluetooth from cards, smartphones, and gift cards to simplify in-game and digital purchases. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-patents-ai-based-matchmaking-system-using-search-history ### 2026-09-23: Sony patent proposes tap-to-pay functionality for PlayStation controllers A new Sony patent describes a PlayStation controller capable of using NFC or Bluetooth to allow users to tap phones or cards for instant game purchases and account transfers. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sony-patent-proposes-nfc-support-for-playstation-controllers --- Cite as: Sony PlayStation controller payment patent. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sony-playstation-controller-payment-patent