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Apple Pay introduces new features including redesigned checkout, Amex rewards, and Tap to Share
Key points
- iOS 27 introduces a redesigned Apple Pay checkout interface.
- American Express rewards points can now be redeemed directly in Apple Pay.
- "Tap to Share" allows secure information exchange and real-time basket viewing in stores.
- Users will be able to reload supported debit cards within Apple Wallet.
- Apple Card launched seven years ago this month.
- Apple Card users get Genius Level 2 status on Booking.com after one stay or car rental.
- Apple Card users get 3% Daily Cash on all Booking.com transactions.
- Apple Card users get 10% off Hertz car rentals.
- Walmart added support for Apple Pay.
Redesigned Checkout in iOS 27
Apple Pay's checkout interface in iOS 27 has been redesigned to simplify card selection. Users can now swipe between cards or view a grid of all available Apple Pay cards on the main checkout screen. This update also provides easier access to card-specific information such as rewards, balances, and pay later options.
American Express Rewards Integration
A new partnership between Apple and American Express allows users to redeem Membership Rewards points directly within Apple Pay. When making online or in-app purchases with an American Express card, a "Use Rewards" option will appear, enabling users to apply points to cover all or part of their purchase. Points are valued at 0.7 cents each for these redemptions.
Tap to Share for In-Store Purchases
Apple is introducing "Tap to Share" in iOS 27, an extension of Tap to Pay on iPhone. This feature allows customers to connect to a participating merchant's iPhone by tapping, facilitating secure sharing of information like email, contact details, shipping addresses, and loyalty rewards. Shoppers can also view their basket in real-time and complete transactions using Apple Pay on their iPhone.
Debit Card Reloads in Apple Wallet
Later this year, Apple Pay will enable iPhone users to manage and reload supported debit card balances directly within the Apple Wallet interface. This new functionality aims to provide greater convenience for managing funds associated with debit cards.
Updates
- Walmart added support for Apple Pay.
- Apple Card launched seven years ago this month.
- Apple Card users get Genius Level 2 status on Booking.com after one stay or car rental.
- Apple Card users get 3% Daily Cash on all Booking.com transactions.
- Apple Card users get 10% off Hertz car rentals.
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How outlets covered it
iOS 27 updates Apple Pay with a redesigned checkout interface, making card selection more intuitive and displaying transaction details more clearly. This change improves the user experience for a widely used payment method.
Apple Card has introduced new features including a recurring transaction view in iOS 27, travel perks with Booking.com and Hertz, and web access for its Savings account. These updates expand the card's utility and accessibility for users, while a future transition from Goldman Sachs to Chase is also anticipated.
Apple Pay is receiving four new features, including a redesigned checkout interface in iOS 27, American Express rewards integration, a "Tap to Share" option for in-store purchases, and the ability to reload debit cards. These updates aim to enhance the payment experience for iPhone users by offering more flexibility and functionality.