Apple Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to Five More Countries!
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Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone feature is now available in five additional countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden. This innovative service turns an iPhone into a secure, contactless payment terminal, allowing businesses of all sizes to accept payments with ease — no extra hardware needed!
What is Tap to Pay on iPhone?
Tap to Pay on iPhone is a convenient and secure way for merchants to accept contactless payments using just an iPhone and a compatible iOS app. Whether you’re a small business owner, a freelancer, or a large retailer, Tap to Pay makes it simple to accept payments from contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets. All you need is an iPhone Xs or later running the latest version of iOS, and you’re ready to go.
How Does Tap to Pay on iPhone Work?
The setup is as easy as it sounds! Here’s how it works:
- Download a supporting iOS app from one of Apple’s partner payment platforms.
- At checkout, prompt the customer to hold their contactless card, iPhone, Apple Watch, or other digital wallet near your iPhone.
- The payment is completed securely using NFC technology — no extra payment terminal or hardware is required.
This setup allows businesses to accept payments wherever they operate, whether it’s in a storefront, at an event, or on-the-go.
Available Payment Platforms and Networks
Starting today, several payment platforms support Tap to Pay on iPhone across the five new countries:
- All Five Countries: Adyen, SumUp, and Viva.com
- Austria, Czech Republic, and Romania: Global Payments with Erste Bank
- Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, and Sweden: Stripe
- Austria and Sweden: Nexi
- Austria and Ireland: Revolut
- Austria: myPOS and PAYONE
- Sweden: Zettle by PayPal
Additional platforms like hobex in Austria, BOI Payment Acceptance/Global Payments and Square in Ireland, and Surfboard Payments in Sweden will be joining the lineup in the coming weeks, making Tap to Pay even more accessible.
Supported Payment Networks
Tap to Pay on iPhone works seamlessly with contactless cards from major payment networks, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. This broad compatibility means customers can pay with their preferred method, adding convenience and flexibility to the shopping experience.
Final Thoughts: Making Payments Easier for Everyone
With Tap to Pay on iPhone expanding into more countries, Apple is empowering businesses to accept payments securely and effortlessly, without needing extra hardware. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or a large business, this feature is a game-changer, providing an easy, mobile solution to accept payments wherever you go.
If you’re in one of the new countries, try Tap to Pay today and experience the ease and flexibility of Apple’s contactless payment solution!
