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New York City Subways Complete Apple Pay Support
Subways in New York City have finished rolling out support for contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay using the One Metro New York.
Should Apple Open its NFC Chip to Third Parties?
Karen Webster writes about Apple’s position in the payments industry and how Apple’s restriction of its NFC chip has hurt consumers.
Granted, it’s always hard to prove a negative, but not having access to the NFC chip has likely prevented innovators from investing time and money in developing the innovations that could have made the in-store POS experience better for iPhone users. And since iPhone users skew more to the affluent, it also denied those innovators the opportunity to monetize their spend.
Amtrak App And Website Now Supports Apple Pay
Amtrak customers can now use Apple Pay, as well as Google Pay and PayPal, to purchase tickets on its mobile app and website.
Dutch Antitrust Probe Targets Contactless Payments Like Apple Pay
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets announced on Friday the start of an investigation into payment apps and NFC.
Money Management App ‘Yolt’ Now Supports Apple Pay
Financial tech company Yolt has introduced support for Apple Pay. This means customers can pay with their Apple Watch or iPhone.
The Salvation Army Supports Apple Pay Donations
The Salvation Army supports donations through contactless solutions like Apple Pay and Google Pay, perfect for this year’s pandemic.
Credorax Adds Support for Apple Pay
Bank Credorax announced on Wednesday that it added support for Apple Pay to its payment method list.
Credorax reported that both methods may now be added to merchants’ accounts as payment options for their shoppers alongside the more than 150 global payment methods the platform offers.
Walmart Stores in Canada Now Support Apple Pay
It seems that Apple Pay support is rolling out in Walmart stores across Canada as terminals receive contactless payment readers.
Apple Posts Job Listing for Apple Card Service & Customer Experience Manager
Apple has posted a job listing on Thursday for the position of Apple Card Service & Customer Experience Manager, Wallet & Apple Pay.
Apple Pay Now Available to Bank of Ireland Customers
Bank of Ireland announced that its customers can now use Apple Pa, following the rollout of the bank’s new app.
Apple Pay Set to Launch in Israel
Apple Pay looks is heading to Israel, the Isracard Group has told the country’s stock exchange, with other credit card firms also involved.
Fibank Now Supports Apple Pay With Visa Cards
Bulgaria’s First Investment Bank (Fibank) supports Apple Pay for its customers with debit or credit Visa cards.
New ‘LAX Order Now’ Food Ordering Website Supports Apple Pay
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) launched its mobile food ordering platform called LAX Order Now, supporting Apple Pay.
Apple Pay Express Transit Now Works With LA Metro TAP Card
After some delay, the Apple Pay Express Transit now works with the Los Angeles Metro Transit Access Pass as well as in Washington, D.C.
Germany’s Sparkasse Bank Supports Apple Pay
Apple Pay users in Germany can now add their Sparkasse Giro debit card (Sparkassen-Card) to iOS Wallet, just like their credit cards.
UBS Switzerland Adds Support For Apple Pay
The Union Bank of Switzerland is the largest Swiss banking institution in the world, and it just added support for Apple Pay.
LSU Students Can Use Apple Pay in Parking Meters
Starting Monday, August 17, students at Louisiana State University will be able to use Apple Pay in parking meters across campus.
Apple Card Guide: All of the 3% Cash Back Merchants
Apple is treating Apple Card as a service, not just a physical product, and will continue to add merchants to its 3% Daily Cash program.
Panera Apple Pay Now Gives You 3% Cash Back
Panera announced today that it will offer Apple Card customers 3% cash back when they use Apple Pay in its app, website, and stores.
Apple Acquires Mobeewave to Create iPhone Payment Terminals
Apple has acquired startup Mobeewave Inc. which uses technology to let people tap their phone on another phone to process a payment.
Pay Your Apple Card Bill Online With the New Web Portal
Apple has finally created a web page to let you pay your Apple Card bill online. It has the same features as the iOS Wallet app.
‘Path to Apple Card’ Helps You Get Approved for Apple Card
Path to Apple Card is a new program from Apple and Goldman Sachs to help you get approved for Apple Card if you were declined.
Exxon Mobil Offers 3% Cash Back With Apple Pay
Exxon Mobil is offering a deal for Apple customers. When you use Exxon and Mobil stations you can get 3% cash back with Apple Pay.