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QUICK READ 21 November 2024

Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand

Apple today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, empowering thousands of merchants to use iPhone to seamlessly and securely accept in-person, contactless payments. In collaboration with payment platforms, app developers and payment networks, Tap to Pay on iPhone enables merchants of any size to accept payments directly from contactless credit and debit cards1, Apple Pay and other digital wallets through a partner-enabled iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal required.
With Tap to Pay on iPhone, merchants can accept contactless payments through a supporting iOS app on an iPhone Xs or later running the latest iOS version. At check-out, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless credit or debit card, iPhone or Apple Watch, or other digital wallet near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology2. No additional hardware is needed, so merchants can accept payments from wherever they do business.
Apple works closely with leading payment platforms and app developers across the payments and commerce industry to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Payment platforms and app developers can integrate Tap to Pay on iPhone into their iOS apps, making it easy for merchants to enable this secure and convenient capability.
Starting today, Adyen, ANZ Bank, Stripe, Windcave and Worldline are the first payment platforms in New Zealand to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Payment apps me&u and Timely will also have Tap to Pay on iPhone available at launch. Tap to Pay on iPhone will be available across New Zealand at merchants such as Air New Zealand, Lorna Jane and R.M.Williams. Tap to Pay on iPhone supports contactless credit and debit cards from leading payment networks, including American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard and Visa.
Privacy is fundamental in the design and development across all of Apple’s payment features. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, customers’ payment data is protected by the same technology that makes Apple Pay private and secure. All transactions made using Tap to Pay on iPhone are encrypted and processed using the Secure Element, and Apple doesn’t know what is being purchased or who is buying it.
Apple’s hardware, software and services empower New Zealand businesses of all sizes to manage their operations and connect directly with customers. To learn more about Apple’s small business tools, visit apple.com/nz/business/small-business.
  1. Some contactless cards may not be accepted.
  2. Transaction limits may apply.
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