Clients of some Russian banks under western sanctions will no longer be able to use their cards abroad or with the Apple Pay or Google’s…
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Apple unveils contactless payments via Tap to Pay on iPhone; no additional hardware required
Apple today announced plans to introduce Tap to Pay on iPhone. The new capability will empower millions of merchants across America…
6.1% of iPhone users in America use Apple Pay for in-store payments – survey
Seven years ago, Apple unveiled Apple Pay on September 9, 2014. Now , a new surveys suggests that 6.1% of iPhone users in America…
Australia considering new laws for Apple Pay, other digital payment systems
Australia is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment services such as Apple Pay …
Apple Pay purchases in U.S. Apple Stores will support National Park Foundation thru August 29th
Apple today announced that it will make an donation to the National Park Foundation (for an unspecified amount) for each qualifying Apple Pay…
Apple and Affirm to launch ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ for Apple device purchases in Canada
Apple and Affirm Holdings’s PayBright are teaming up to launch a “Buy Now, Pay Later” program for Apple device purchases in Canada …
Russia’s Mir card payment system connects to Apple Pay
Russia’s card payment system “Mir” is now connected to Apple Pay, Russia’s National Card Payment System (NSPK) said on Tuesday…
Apple and Goldman prep ‘Apple Pay Later,’ buy now, pay later service
Apple is prepping a new “Apple Pay Later” service that will let consumers pay for any Apple Pay purchase in installments over time…
Apple wants to replace your wallet and keys with the Apple Watch
Before you leave your house in the morning, you probably check for three things: your phone, keys, and wallet. But with Apple Watch …
Apple launches new Apple Wallet webpage, redesigned Apple Pay site
Apple this week launched a new Apple Wallet webpage and redesigned the company’s Apple Pay site to highlight its growing slate…
Coinbase Cards now work with Apple Pay
You can now use your Coinbase Card with Apple Pay to make it even easier to spend crypto at home and on the go. Starting this week…
Apple’s legal battles set to heat up in the European Union
The European Union’s Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager issued a reminder that the tech giant’s legal battles across the…
Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. teens own an Apple iPhone
The Piper Sandler “Taking Stock With Teens” spring 2021 survey finds that 88% of U.S. teens own an iPhone and 90% expect an iPhone to b
Apple Pay launches in South Africa
For several months, it’s been widely rumored that Apple Pay would launch in South Africa “any day now.” Well, that day has finally arrived!
Apple Pay drives contactless transactions expected to exceed $1 trillion in 2022
OEM Pay contactless transactions, driven by Apple Pay, followed distantly by Google Pay and Samsung Pay, will reach more than $1 trillion…
Chase Pay is dead
JPMorgan Chase & Co will discontinue its Chase Pay digital wallet at the end of the month. The option to pay through Chase Pay will be…
New Apple Card customers can get 6% Daily Cash Back on Apple purchases in March
pple is offering new Apple Card customers 6% Daily Cash Back for purchases made from Apple for the month of March…
Apple Pay looks set to launch in Israel soon
According to Israeli website The Verifier, Apple Pay is likely a few days to a few weeks away from launching in Israel…
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment service BitPay adds support for Apple Pay
BitPay today announced that US cardholders of the BitPay Prepaid Mastercard can add their card to Apple Wallet and spend with Apple Pay …
Bitcoin can now be purchased with Apple Pay via Lumi Wallet app
Apple device users can now buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay, thanks to a new integration in the multi-currency crypto wallet app, Lumi. Users…
Apple Pay targeted in Dutch antitrust probe
Apple faces scrutiny from Dutch antitrust regulators who are probing whether Apple Pay users get a free choice of financial apps with…
Bank of Ireland rolls out Apple Pay support
Finally, Bank of Ireland customers can use Apple Pay for transactions after the banker announced that it now supports the technology…
Analyst: Apple Pay, Apple Card and Apple Pay Cash revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020
Apple Pay, Apple Card and Apple Pay Cash revenue will exceed $1 billion in 2020, writes Cowen analyst Krish Sankar in a note to clients…
Apple celebrates U.S. national parks’ 104th birthday; supports the National Park Foundation
In celebration of the US National Park Service’s 104th birthday, on August 25, Apple today is introducing new ways for customers…
Panera Bread offers 3% Daily Cash Back on Apple Card
Today, Panera Bread announced that guests can now get unlimited 3% Daily Cash Back on Apple Card when they use the Apple Card with Apple Pay…
iOS 14 code reveals Apple is working on QR Code payments for Apple Pay
Apple today released the second developer beta of iOS 14 and, within the new code, a hidden feature in the Wallet app to allow users to utilize QR Code …
Apple launches ‘Path to Apple Card’ program to help applicants with poor credit scores
Apple is launching a new, opt-in “Path to Apple Card” program for people who have their application declined. It is designed to help those with poor…
Exxon and Mobil gas stations offer unlimited 3% back when you use Apple Card with Apple Pay
Exxon and Mobil gas stations are now offering unlimited 3% back when you use Apple Card with Apple Pay. And you’ll earn ExxonMobil Rewards+ points…
U.S. casinos push for Apple Pay, other cashless gambling payments, citing virus
The casino industry in America wants gambling regulators to make it easier to adopt Apple Pay and other cashless payment transactions on the casino…
Apple’s App Store, Apple Pay targeted by EU antitrust regulators
On Tuesday, Apple found itself the target of two EU antitrust investigations into its App Store and Apple Pay.The European Commission said…
Apple Pay deal offers $1 Crispy Chicken Sandwich from Burger King
The latest Apple Pay deal offers a $1 Crispy Chicken Sandwich from Burger King. The offer is valid at participating U.S. Burger King restaurants only…
Apple Pay Octopus launches in Hong Kong
Just before 1:00am local time, Apple Pay Octopus officially launched in Hong Kong, following a rollout that Apple began on Monday…
Apple Services could be worth $100 billion annually by 2024
Many Apple investors still underestimate the growth potential of services, a Wall Street analyst says. Apple Services could be worth $100 billion…
Apple Pay outage preventing some users from paying Apple Card bill
Apple says that an ongoing Apple Pay outage is preventing some Apple Card users from paying their bill and accessing other features…
Google preps Apple Card knockoff
Google is developing its own physical and virtual credit/debit cards. Google hopes it will help it to rival Apple Pay and the Apple Card…
Publix supermarkets finally get Apple Pay
Finally! Apple Pay, which launched over five years ago on October 20, 2014 is today arriving at Publix supermarkets in the Southeastern United States…
Apple Pay may soon launch in Mexico
Apple Pay could soon launch in Mexico, based on reports from iPhone users in Mexico who have been able to add their Banregio cards to Apple’s Wallet app.…
Apple Pay is just the beginning and Americans are ready for more
64% of Americans (and over 80% of those aged 18-34) would consider purchasing or applying for financial products from a tech company — think: Apple Pay …
Apple Pay takes 5% of global card payments, on pace for 10% by 2025
Apple Pay is amassing a growing share of global card payments with 5% of global card payments and is expected to grow to 10% of card payments within 5 years…
Juniper Research forecasts strong growth for Apple Pay
New data from Juniper Research forecasts strong growth for Apple Pay. Global contactless transaction values will reach nearly $6 trillion in 2024…
Apple negotiating with Middle East banks to deliver Apple Pay to Israel
Apple is in negotiations with banks in the Middle East to deliver Apple Pay to Israel where many businesses have recently adopted…