Apple Pay

Norway gets world's first Apple Pay alternative for iPhone

A Norwegian firm has become the first to take advantage of the EU law that required Apple to allow Apple Pay rivals to use its iPhone NFC technology.

William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Coinbase Onramp adds Apple Pay for crypto purchases in third-party apps

Coinbase has added Apple Pay support to its Onramp payment feature for third-party apps, making it easier for iPhone owners to buy cryptocurrency from their devices.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

Apple donating $5 per Apple Store purchase made with Apple Pay for World AIDS Day

Apple customers using Apple Pay to purchase goods via its retail outlets will trigger a donation to The Global Fund, as part of a donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day.

Malcolm Owen | 3 weeks ago

Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch arrives in New Zealand

Apple has now brought its Tap to Pay easy-payment technology to New Zealand. Merchants can now use an iPhone or Apple Watch to accept payments from contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, or other digital wallets.

Charles Martin | 4 weeks ago

US government steps up oversight of Apple Pay and rivals

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will apply rigorous oversight to Big Tech payment systems such as Apple Pay.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Apple Pay officially launches in Paraguay

Paraguay has become the latest country to support Apple Pay, according to a recent blog post from Mastercard. Here's what you need to know.

Marko Zivkovic | 1 month ago

Future of Apple Pay could be digital keys for rental cars, says Apple Pay executive

On the tenth anniversary of Apple Pay, the Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet has revealed new details about the future of contactless payments and digital keys on iPhones.

Marko Zivkovic | 2 months ago

Apple Pay adds Klarna installments now, PayPal balances later

Apple Pay has started to offer Klarna installment plans for online purchases, while a future update will bring PayPal balances to the Apple Wallet.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Apple Pay dominated the world in just ten years — but it has more work to do

Apple's mobile payments platform, Apple Pay, is now ten years old. In that decade, it's become an invaluable tool for shoppers around the world.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

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Apple Pay returns to Home Depot, grocery chain H-E-B starts to accept it

Two more retailers are joining the many others that support Apple Pay in the United States, with H-E-B adding and Home Depot quietly returning support to their stores.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Identity verification becomes mandatory for Apple Cash users in October

Apple Cash, a popular payment service, offers a seamless experience within the iOS Messages app. However, identity verification changes are coming for users.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donations

Apple is commemorating the 108th anniversary of the US National Park Service by launching a campaign to raise funds through Apple Pay donations.

Andrew Orr | 4 months ago

EU Apple Pay antitrust action is complete, after NFC opened to competitors

The European Union has formally accepted Apple's response to its antitrust concerns over Apple Pay, and iPhones will now allow rival firms to use the technology.

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

Apple Pay malfunctioning in Hungary, users experiencing unexplained charges

A serious Apple Pay malfunction appears to have arisen in Hungary. Multiple Apple Pay users in the country have reported unexplained charges in rapid succession.

Marko Zivkovic | 5 months ago

Apple Pay Later is getting killed in favor of third-party loan integration

Apple has announced that it will be ending its Apple Pay Later program, roughly one year after it launched it.

Amber Neely | 6 months ago

How to not get taken for $1000 by Apple Pay scammers

There's no denying that Apple Pay is a convenient way to make purchases — but its ease of use also means it's an easy way to get scammed. Here's how you can avoid it, and what to do if it happens.

Amber Neely | 6 months ago

Save on flowers, jewelry, clothes and more with these select Apple Pay deals

Apple has debuted new Apple Pay promotions ahead of Mother's Day, offering a handful of discounts on flowers, chocolates, jewelry, and more.

Amber Neely | 7 months ago

Apple Card promotion offers users 10% cash back on Nike purchases

Apple and Nike have released a new promotional offer, which will give Apple Card holders 10% cash back on Nike purchases made through Apple Pay.

Marko Zivkovic | 7 months ago

Apple Pay NFC tech in iPhone will likely get opened up soon in the EU

The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago