Apple Introduces Tap to Pay Service in Nine New European Countries
Apple has officially announced the expansion of its Tap to Pay service into nine additional countries across Europe, including Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
Understanding Tap to Pay
Though the name might suggest otherwise, Tap to Pay does not enable consumers to use their iPhones for making purchases directly. Instead, it empowers businesses with the ability to tap-to-pay-expands-across-europe-a-digital-payment-revolution/” title=”IPhone's Tap to Pay Expands Across Europe: A Digital Payment Revolution!”>process contactless payments via an iPhone without needing specialized hardware or traditional payment terminals. While this service is incredibly beneficial for merchants globally, a clearer name would certainly remove any confusion.
How It Works for Businesses
If you’re a business operating within these newly added nations and have an iPhone XS or a newer model equipped with the latest version of iOS, you can now facilitate contactless payments seamlessly. This includes accepting transactions through various cards such as Visa and Mastercard as well as popular digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Wallet on smartphones or smartwatches.
Security Measures in Place
According to Apple’s statements regarding security measures: “Customers’ payment information is safeguarded using technologies that ensure privacy.” All transactions are encrypted and processed securely through the iPhone’s Secure Element. Consequently, Apple is unable to access specific purchase details or customer identities.
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