Apple seems to be having a difficult time promoting its Apple Pay service in Australia, as the company accuses local banks of delaying or even blocking the expansion of the mobile payment service in the country.
Last year, Australian banks pleaded to have access to the NFC hardware in the iPhone so that existing mobile payment services could be used alongside Apple Pay in the country. Apple refused to grant access to the technology and the banks went to court, and a format decision is expected this March.
However, Apple criticized Australian banks once again today, according to Bloomberg. According to Apple, Australian banks attempted to ‘delay or even block’ the Apple Pay rollout in the country. Apple says that this action hurts consumers and merchants who wish to use the technology.
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