BY JAMES SCOTT/ JULY 17, 2023
Tap to Pay is now available on iPhones in the United Kingdom, thanks to an announcement made by Apple. This makes it possible for large businesses, small merchants, and independent sellers to utilize iPhones as payment terminals.
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This feature, released in February 2022, enables compatible iPhones to collect payments with Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets using only an iPhone; additional hardware or a credit card machine is not required.
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Tap to Pay on the iPhone uses NFC technology, which securely ensures the authenticity of contactless payments. Additionally, the function offers PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
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According to Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet for Apple, "We've seen Tap to Pay on iPhone transform the checkout experience for so many different types of businesses,
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we're thrilled to now support merchants across the U.K. by offering an easy, secure, and private way to accept contactless payments using the power, security, and convenience of iPhone, with no additional hardware required."
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"Small and medium-sized businesses have long played a vital role in the economy of the United Kingdom.
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Together with payment platforms, app developers, and payment networks, we are making it simpler than ever for businesses in the United Kingdom to accept contactless payments and continue to grow their operations in a seamless manner."
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