Apple Launches Tap To Pay Feature In Italy

Apple is expanding the Tap to Pay feature (photo: dock. Apple)

JAKARTA Some time ago, the Tap to Pay feature has been launched for iPhone users in Canada and Japan. Now, Apple announced that the feature has been launched in other countries, namely Italy. This feature is already available and can be used by the local community because Apple is already working with the largest payment platform in Italy. Several platforms partnering with Apple are Nexi SoftPOS, SumUP, Ayden, and others. In the near future, the Fabrick, Numia, and Sella platforms will also support Apple's Tap to Pay. The company also explained that their payment features are already available throughout the Apple Store in Italy. Jennifer Bailey, Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, said that this feature will revolutionize the experience of paying in the country. Once available on more platforms, Tap to Pay will simplify transaction processes in Italy. "Together with payment platforms, app developers, and payment networks, we are making it easier for Italy's business of all sizes to accept contactless payments and continue to grow your business," Bailey explained.

Tap to Pay is a contactless payment system through compatible devices. So far, Tap to Pay runs on the iPhone Xs and later, as long as the device uses the latest iOS versions that support the feature. This feature was released in 2022 in the US and the feature expansion is moving very slowly. To date, Tap to Pay is only available in the UK, France, Taiwan, Australia, the Netherlands, Brazil, Ukraine, Japan, and Canada.