An interface for a mobile communication device is provided, including at
least one memory unit configured to store read/write data associated with
transaction accounts, at least one user interface software application,
and at least one contactless communication protocol application. A radio
frequency identifier unit having an antenna communicates with a radio
frequency identifier reader through a contactless transaction account
communications channel distinct from a mobile communications channel of
the mobile communication device. An input/output interface unit
communicates with a corresponding input/output interface unit of the
mobile communication device and provide access to and control of the at
least one memory unit and the radio frequency identifier unit by a
processor of the mobile communication device.