Key Points:
• Apple celebrates 10 years of Apple Pay, highlighting its impact on financial health and daily lives.
• Apple Pay is used by hundreds of millions of consumers in 78 markets, with support from over 11,000 bank and network partners.
• Apple Pay will now offer rewards and installment loans, giving users more flexibility when making payments online and in-app.
Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Apple Pay
Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, Jennifer Bailey, reflects on a decade of Apple Pay, highlighting its growth and impact on users’ daily lives. Apple Pay is now used by hundreds of millions of consumers in 78 markets, with support from over 11,000 bank and network partners.
New Ways to Pay with Apple Pay
With iOS 18, eligible users can now access installment loan options from Affirm in the U.S. and Monzo Flex in the U.K. when checking out with Apple Pay online and in-app on iPhone and iPad. Additionally, users will be able to access installment payment options from eligible credit or debit cards when making online purchases with Apple Pay in various countries.
Redeeming Rewards with Apple Pay
Apple Pay users in the U.S. can now redeem rewards with eligible Discover credit cards when they check out with Apple Pay online and in-app on iPhone and iPad. This feature will be available with other issuers in the future.
Expanding Apple Pay
Apple Pay is now available on third-party web browsers and computers, allowing users to securely complete payments with their iPhone or iPad. Additionally, Tap to Provision makes it easier for users to add a credit or debit card to Apple Wallet.
Future Updates
Next year, customers in the U.S. will be able to see their PayPal balance when using their PayPal debit card in Apple Wallet, giving them greater visibility and confidence when shopping.
As Apple continues to innovate and improve Apple Pay, users can expect even more convenient and secure payment options in the future.
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