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Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight new Latin American countries
Key points
- Tap to Pay on iPhone launched in eight Latin American countries.
- Supported by six payment platforms including Mercado Pago and SumUp.
- Allows contactless payments via iPhone without extra card readers.
- Service now available in 59 countries and regions globally.
Tap to Pay on iPhone Expands
Apple announced the expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to eight new Latin American countries. The service is now available in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru. This move allows businesses in these regions to use an iPhone for contactless transactions.
Payment Platform Support
Six payment platforms are supporting the launch across these countries. These include Mercado Pago in Argentina, SumUp and Symbiotic in Colombia, Geopagos, Symbiotic, and Visa Acceptance Solutions in Costa Rica, and others. The service is compatible with major payment networks like American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
Functionality and Reach
Tap to Pay on iPhone enables merchants to accept in-person contactless payments using only a compatible iPhone and a supported payment application. This eliminates the need for external card readers or payment terminals. With this expansion, the service is now available in 59 countries and regions worldwide, supported by over 100 payment service providers.
Background
Apple originally introduced Tap to Pay on iPhone on February 8, 2022, starting in the United States with Stripe as the initial payment platform. Since its initial rollout, Apple has steadily expanded its availability to more international markets.
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Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Peru, supported by six payment platforms. This expansion allows merchants in these regions to accept contactless payments directly on an iPhone without additional hardware, increasing the service's global reach to 59 countries.