Apple Cash now uses the Visa network instead of Discover, with all new virtual Apple Cash debit cards being created on the Visa network.
Apple Cash virtual cards are switching networks from Discover to Visa
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Apple Pay will soon support Bancomat and Bancontact interbank networks
Apple Pay may gain support for Belgium's Bancontact and Italy's Bancomat interbank networks with the release of the upcoming iOS 15.5 software update.
Apple Card customers can now get 3% back when they shop at Ace Hardware
One of the benefits associated with Apple's credit card, the Apple Card, is getting 3% back from select retailers when making a purchase. It's a relatively small pool of businesses, all things considered, but the good news is that it's expanding at least. And this time around it covers your home improvement needs.
Apple shows how easy it is to apply for and use an Apple Card with Apple Pay in latest ad
Ever found yourself in a position to buy something, like, say, a chocolate candy bar and you couldn't find your physical debit or credit card(s)? That could be pretty tricky and frustrating! Well, Apple's here to show you how easy it is to pull out your phone (which you surely didn't leave at home, too), apply for a credit card, and buy some stuff.
Apple will donate $1 to the World Wildlife Fund for every Apple Pay transaction made in its stores or on its website until April 22
With Earth Day 2022 rapidly approaching, Apple is making some moves to help celebrate. We already know about the company's Earth Day Activity Challenge for Apple Watch owners, for instance. And now the company is aiming to make some monetary donations for good measure.
Apple Pay has officially launched in Argentina and Peru
Apple has launched Apple Pay in Argentina and Peru, bringing the mobile payments feature to several local banks whose customers can now add their card to Wallet.
Upcoming Sydney tweak to bring animated Apple Pay cards & more to the Wallet app
It’s not very often that we bear witness of jailbreak add-ons made especially for Apple Pay, but that’s exactly what you can expect from an upcoming released dubbed Sydney by iOS developer bank5ia.
Apple Pay is not available in Russia following imposed sanctions
In light of Russia invading Ukraine, government bodies across the globe have imposed various economic sanctions against Russia. Part of those sanctions includes the restriction of foreign transactions with Russian banks. And for users of Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other mobile-based digital wallets, it has led to some suspended usage.
iOS 15.4 beta 2 lays the groundwork for upcoming ‘Tap to Pay’ feature
Today has been a busy one for Apple so far. Not only did the company officially announce a brand new contactless payment feature for the iPhone, which is coming soon. But the company also seeded the latest beta for iOS 15.4. And now the company is laying the groundwork for the feature.
Apple Pay launching Tap to Pay on iPhone later in 2022
Apple will launch a new iPhone contactless payments feature with Tap to Pay on Apple Pay, coming later in 2022 via merchant-enabled iOS apps in the United States.
Apple Pay will be available in Chile soon
It has been a long while now since Apple first launched its mobile payment option, Apple Pay. And while the service is available in a variety of different markets across the globe, there are still some voids to fill. The good news is that Apple has started out 2022 doing just that. And yet another market is on tap to get access to the service in the near future.
Apple Pay is launching soon in Argentina and Peru
Apple will soon add Argentina and Peru to its official list of Apple Pay countries as the company has now confirmed that its mobile payment service is launching soon in those two countries, which have a combined population of 77 million people.