Apple today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UAE, empowering 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 makes it easy for businesses of any size to accept payments from contactless credit and debit cards,1 Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only their iPhone and 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 Xsor later running the latest iOS version. At checkout, 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 technology. 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, Magnati, and Network International are the first payment platforms in the UAE to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. Tap to Pay on iPhone works with contactless credit and debit cards from leading payment networks, including American Express, 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.
Powered by Apple’s contactless payment acceptance technology, Network’s N-Genius One app empowers merchants to deliver a smooth checkout experience to their customers.
Jamal Al Nassai, Group Managing Director for Merchant Services at Network International, MENA, said: “At Network, we’re continuously finding innovative ways to simplify payment acceptance for businesses. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, we’re giving UAE merchants a simple and cost-effective payment solution that works just with their iPhone and Network’s N-Genius One app. Merchants can start accepting payments securely, delivering a seamless experience to their customers.”
Existing and new Network merchants who would like to opt for Tap to Pay on iPhone can simply sign up for the service and start accepting contactless payments through Network’s N-Genius One iOS app on an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS.
