Apple has rolled out its Tap to Pay contactless payment technology in the UK through partnerships with Revolut and NatWest. Tap to Pay allows businesses to accept contactless payments on an iPhone without additional hardware or card readers. The technology is secure and utilizes built-in features of the iPhone to protect customer data.
Facts
- Apple’s Tap to Pay contactless payment technology is now available in the UK through Revolut and NatWest’s iOS apps.
- Tap to Pay enables businesses to accept in-person, contactless payments on an iPhone without the need for extra hardware or card readers.
- Payments can be accepted from physical debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets that support contactless transactions.
- Apple’s Tap to Pay technology prioritizes privacy and security by leveraging built-in iPhone features.
- NatWest customers using Tap to Pay will have access to sales and transaction tracking, insights, and support through Tyl’s customer portal.
- Various businesses, including retail stores, barbershops, and food stands, are expected to quickly adopt Tap to Pay for in-person contactless payments.
- The launch of Tap to Pay in the UK offers greater choices for both consumers and merchants in the country.
