Apple Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kong
Apple has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone in Hong Kongallowing independent sellerssmall merchantsand large retailers in the region to use iPhones as a payment terminal.
Tap to Pay allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Paycontactless credit and debit cardsand other digital wallets. All transactions are encryptedand Apple has no information about what is purchased or the person who made the purchase.
No additional hardware or credit card machine is required to use Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature uses NFC technology to securely authenticate the contactless paymentsplus the feature also supports PIN entrywhich includes accessibility options.
From todayAdyenGlobal PaymentsKPayand SoéPay are the first payment platforms in Hong Kong to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Apple says the rollout cuts across key sectorsincluding taxiretailfood and beverageand professional services.
Tap to Pay on iPhone launched in February 2022 in the United Statesand since thenApple has expanded it to more than 50 countries and regions around the world.
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