Apple Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to Chile and UAE
The feature allows merchants to use iPhones as contactless payment terminals without additional hardware.
Overview
- Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in Chile and the UAE, enabling businesses to accept contactless payments directly on iPhones.
- The feature supports Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other NFC-enabled digital wallets, with encrypted transactions for enhanced security.
- Merchants require an iPhone XS or newer to use the service, which eliminates the need for additional hardware like card readers.
- In Chile, payment platform SumUp is the first to support the feature, while the UAE sees support from Adyen, Magnati, and Network International.
- Originally launched in the US in February 2022, Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in over 20 countries, including Australia, Japan, and the UK.