Key Points
• Apple has announced the expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to New Zealand, making it the latest country to offer the feature.
• Tap to Pay enables merchants to accept contactless payments via a compatible iOS app on an iPhone Xs or newer with the latest iOS version.
• In New Zealand, Adyen, ANZ Bank, Stripe, Windcave, and Worldline are the first platforms to support Tap to Pay on iPhone.
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand mobile payment capabilities, Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in New Zealand. This feature, which turns the iPhone into a payment terminal, has been gaining popularity globally, and New Zealand is the latest country to join the list.
For merchants, Tap to Pay on iPhone is a game-changer, as it allows them to accept contactless payments via a compatible iOS app on an iPhone Xs or newer, equipped with the latest iOS version. The process is simple: the merchant instructs the customer to hold their iPhone, Apple Watch, or compatible NFC card near the merchant’s iPhone to make a payment.
The good news is that Tap to Pay on iPhone supports contactless credit and debit cards from leading payment networks, including American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa. This means that customers can use their favorite cards to make payments with ease.
Since its debut in the US in 2022, Tap to Pay on iPhone has expanded to numerous countries, including the UK, France, Taiwan, Australia, the Netherlands, Brazil, Ukraine, Japan, Canada, and Italy. With this latest expansion, New Zealand joins the list of countries where merchants can accept contactless payments using Tap to Pay on iPhone.
Actionable Tip
If you’re a merchant or developer in New Zealand, now is the perfect time to explore the possibilities of Tap to Pay on iPhone. You can start by checking out the API available in iOS 15.4 and later to implement Tap to Pay support. This feature is sure to enhance the payment experience for your customers and take your business to the next level.
In the coming weeks, we can expect to see more merchants and developers embracing Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand. With Apple’s continued focus on expanding mobile payment capabilities, we can expect to see even more exciting updates and innovations in the world of Tap to Pay on iPhone. Stay tuned!
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