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Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to nine more countries

Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to nine more countries

  • 19.03.2025 02:22
  • nfcw.com
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Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to nine more countries, enabling contactless payments for millions of merchants. The service works with local payment providers in each country.

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Apple

Apple

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Analyst rating: Buy

Expanded Tap to Pay service in nine countries, enhancing their payment solutions and market presence.

Adyen

Adyen

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Analyst rating: Buy

Partners with Apple to provide payment services across multiple countries.

myPOS

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Analyst rating: N/A

Collaborates with Apple in several countries for Tap to Pay service.

Revolut

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Analyst rating: N/A

Partnership with Apple to expand payment services globally.

SumUp

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Analyst rating: N/A

Provides support for Apple's Tap to Pay in multiple countries, enhancing their merchant services.

Viva

Viva

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Analyst rating: Buy

Works with Apple and local providers to enable contactless payments.

Mollie

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Analyst rating: N/A

Partners with Apple in several countries for payment solutions.

Nets

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Analyst rating: N/A

Collaborates with Apple in Finland to support Tap to Pay service.

Stripe

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Analyst rating: N/A

Partnership with Apple in multiple countries for expanding payment services.

Worldline

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Analyst rating: N/A

Works with Apple in several countries to provide payment solutions.

eService

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Analyst rating: N/A

Collaborates with Apple in Poland through PKO Bank for Tap to Pay service.

Planet Pay

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Analyst rating: N/A

Coming soon as a partner with Apple in Poland for payment services.

PeP

PeP

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Analyst rating: Neutral

Part of Nexi, partners with Apple in Poland for Tap to Pay expansion.

Global Payments Slovenská Sporitel’ňa

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Works with Apple in Slovakia for payment services.

hobex

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Analyst rating: N/A

Partners with Apple in multiple countries to support Tap to Pay service.

Surfboard Payments

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Coming soon as a partner with Apple in Finland for payment services.

Context

Apple Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to Nine More Countries

  • Countries Added: Bulgaria, Finland, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
  • Service Overview: Enables merchants to accept contactless payments via iPhone without additional hardware, supported by local payment provider apps.
  • Supported Payment Networks: American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.

Country-Specific Partnerships:

Bulgaria

  • Adyen, myPOS, Revolut, Viva; SumUp coming soon

Finland

  • Adyen, Mollie, Nets, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, Viva; Surfboard Payments coming soon

Hungary

  • Adyen, Global Payments, myPOS, Revolut, SumUp, Viva, Worldline

Liechtenstein

  • Adyen

Poland

  • Adyen, eService with PKO Bank, Mollie, Stripe, SumUp, Viva, Worldline; Planet Pay, Revolut, PeP (part of Nexi) coming soon

Portugal

  • Adyen, Mollie, myPOS, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, Viva

Slovakia

  • Adyen, Global Payments Slovenská Sporitel’ňa, Revolut, Worldline; SumUp coming soon

Slovenia

  • Adyen, Revolut, Worldline; SumUp, hobex coming soon

Switzerland

  • Adyen, Mollie, myPOS, Nexi, Stripe, SumUp, Worldline; hobex coming soon

Market and Business Implications:

  • Increased Merchant Adoption: Simplifies contactless payments for small businesses.
  • Competitive Landscape: Positions Apple to compete with services like Square and PayPal in the POS market.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with local providers enhance regional relevance and compliance.
  • Long-Term Effects: Could drive iPhone adoption among merchants and consumers, strengthening Apple’s ecosystem.
  • Regulatory Considerations: Potential scrutiny on payment processing fees and data security practices.

Key Takeaways:

  • Expansion underscores Apple’s focus on seamless, secure contactless payments.
  • Partnerships with local providers ensure tailored solutions for diverse markets.
  • The move aligns with growing consumer demand for frictionless transactions post-pandemic.