Apple has rolled out Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, allowing businesses to transform their iPhones into payment terminals without needing extra hardware.
This feature lets merchants accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets. Powered by NFC technology, it securely authenticates transactions, supports PIN entry with accessibility options, and ensures end-to-end encryption. Apple emphasizes privacy, stating it does not store or track purchase details.
To process a payment, sellers simply open their payment app, register the sale, and present their iPhone to the customer. Buyers can then use their preferred contactless payment method. iPhone XS or newer models are required to use this feature.
In the UAE, Adyen, Magnati, and Network International are the first platforms to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature works with major card networks, including American Express, Mastercard, and Visa, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
Following its launch in the United States in February 2022, Tap to Pay has since expanded to countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and now the UAE. Apple continues to extend this functionality to new regions, simplifying contactless payments worldwide.
This innovative feature is particularly valuable for small businesses, eliminating the need for expensive card machines while offering a modern, secure, and efficient payment experience. With this launch, businesses in the UAE can now process payments as effortlessly as customers make them, using just an iPhone.
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