Apple announced on January 8 the upcoming addition of a new feature for iPhone phones. A new feature that will enable millions of merchants from small to large businesses to use their mobile phones to securely accept credit cards, debit cards and digital wallets with a single contact on their iPhone. At the moment it has only been announced in the United States for iPhone XS models and later.
Apple’s new function has the great support of important platforms such as Shopify y Stripethis means that sellers and merchants who want to use the feature must have some of these applications installed on their phones to receive payments.
“As more and more consumers tap to pay with digital wallets and credit cardsTap to Pay on iPhone will give businesses a secure, private and easy way to accept payments contactless and unlock new payment experiences using the power, security and convenience of iPhone,” said Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet.
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This new Apple feature It will be available in the spring in the United States. Thanks to it, buyers will only have to bring their mobile phone or card closer to the seller’s iPhone. The payment will be completed securely using NFC technology. No additional hardware is required to accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone, so merchants can accept payments from anywhere they do business.
“In partnership with payment platforms, app developers and payment networks, we’re making it easier than ever for businesses of all sizes, from individual entrepreneurs to large retailers, to seamlessly accept contactless payments and continue to grow their business.” business,” added Bailey.
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