Apple has debuted its Tap to Pay feature on iPhone in Australia, allowing for secure contactless payments throughout the country.
At launch, Westpac and Tyro Payments are the first payment platforms in Australia to provide Tap to Pay on iPhone to their customers. Other payment platforms and applications, such as ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions, Stripe, Till Payments, and Zeller, will also introduce the feature in the upcoming months.
Apple will also be introducing Tap to Pay on iPhone in Apple Store locations across Australia later in the year.
To set this up, merchants can activate the feature through a compatible iOS app on an iPhone Xs or a more recent device running iOS 16.4 or a later version. Once activated, businesses can request that customers hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near the merchant’s iPhone to complete the payment using NFC technology securely.
The feature supports various payment options, including Apple Pay, contactless credit or debit cards, and other digital wallets. Additionally, Tap to Pay on iPhone includes PIN entry functionality.
Transactions via Tap to Pay on iPhone are encrypted and processed using the Secure Element feature on the handset. Like Apple Pay, Apple does not know the specific items being purchased or the identity of the individuals making the purchases.
If you’ve had a chance to try Tap to Pay on iPhone in Australia, please let us know about your experience in the comments.
Via AppleInsider and Apple