Latest Apple Pay News

Apple Pay to launch in Spain on Thursday with just one bank - report

Making good on an earlier promise, Apple will finally launch Apple Pay in Spain this Thursday, Dec. 1, a new report reveals.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Apple offers new Beats & iPhone accessories, special iTunes & App Store content for World AIDS Day

Apple on Wednesday announced a host of (RED) charity efforts to mark World AIDS Day — Dec. 1 — with varying proceeds going to the Global Fund, which as part of its anti-AIDS efforts funds initiatives like testing, prevention, and medication.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

ACCC draft determination denies Australian banks' bid to bargain or boycott Apple Pay

In a draft determination issued on Tuesday local Australia time, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission denied the country's big-three banks authorization to collectively negotiate access to Apple Pay NFC technology.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 34

Apple opens up Apple Pay donations to non-profit organizations

Apple on Monday enabled the use of Apple Pay for donations to non-profit organizations, addressing a fundamental gap in the mobile payment platform.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Craft sales platform Etsy adds support for Apple Pay on the web

Etsy on Friday launched support for web-based Apple Pay transactions, marking a small but significant expansion of the technology.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 0

Apple Pay ranks as fifth most common payment platform on most popular websites

By some metrics Apple Pay now ranks fifth in marketshare of the Web payments industry, according to new analytics data, although it still has a long road to tread before becoming commonplace.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

Apple Pay gains support for 31 Australian credit unions, small banks with Cuscal deal

As Australia's largest banks look to stymie Apple Pay's expansion efforts for their own gains, Apple and payments solutions firm Cuscal on Wednesday local time announced a deal that will bring the fledgling payment service to 31 credit unions and regional banks.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 13

Apple Pay holiday promotions offer online shoppers free rush shipping, discounts, rewards

A new initiative intended to drive Apple Pay use on the web, coinciding with the debut of Touch ID on the new MacBook Pro, offers shoppers exclusive offers and discounts this holiday season.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 2

Apple adds First National Bank of Texas, 22 other US banks & credit unions to Apple Pay

Apple Pay on Tuesday gained support for 23 additional U.S. financial institutions, filling in some of the country's increasingly narrow coverage gaps.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

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