Opening up the iPhone's NFC system would allow Apple Pay rivals like PayPal and banks to create alternative mobile wallets on Apple devices.
Mobile Payment
Apple Pay launches in Vietnam and Chile
Users in Vietnam and Chile can now make contactless payments with Apple Pay in stores, apps and on the web on their iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple Pay and US-exclusive Apple Card could expand to India
Apple is reportedly holding talks with local banks about ways to co-brand and launch the Apple Card in India, a 1.4 billion people country.
watchOS 10 lets you add new cards to Apple Watch’s Wallet app without iPhone
watchOS 10 lets you add a credit or debit card to Apple Pay directly in the watch's Wallet app, as well as finish the setup—without requiring your paired iPhone.
The Apple Card savings account launches with 4.15% interest rate
Deposit your Daily Cash automatically into the Apple Card savings account, or transfer funds from Apple Cash balance or your linked bank account.
Apple might be working on showing your current bank balances in the Wallet app
The rumored feature would have Apple directly interfacing with financial institutions like Wells Fargo to show your current bank balances in the iPhone's Wallet app.
Apple Pay Later hits US in prerelease mode, requires an invitation
The new pay-later service from Apple allows you to split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees.
Apple Pay hits Samsung’s home country, with only one card issuer supported
The Apple Pay mobile payment service is now available to Hyundai Card customers in South Korea on their iPhones, iPads and Macs.
How to get refunded for purchases made with Apple Pay
Learn how to get refunded for purchases made with your credit or debit card using Apple Pay, as well as what to do if a merchant requires additional information.
PayPal for iPhone is adding support for Apple’s Tap to Pay feature
PayPal also says customers will soon be able to add PayPal and Venmo credit and debit cards to Apple Wallet to use anywhere Apple Pay is accepted.
iOS 16 lets you use Apple Pay in Chrome, Edge and Firefox, not just Safari
iOS 16 finally allows you to use the Apple Pay payment feature on websites in other browsers like Chrome, Edge and Firefox, not just Safari.
What’s Apple Account card in Wallet? How does it work? How to use it with Apple Pay?
Add an Apple Account card to your iPhone's Wallet app and use it with Apple Pay to buy physical products at Apple's retail stores with your account balance and more.