Manzana has announced Tap-to-Paya new function that will make sellers can use their iPhone as POS terminals to receive contactless payments directly from their mobile Y without the need to use a specific device for it. This was announced by the company itself through
This feature will be available in a few months, during the spring of 2022. Initially, only in the United States, and only iPhone XS and later models may have this feature. In addition, it will initially have the support of two major platforms such as Shopify Y Stripe, Therefore, those responsible for businesses must have one of these apps installed on their mobile phones to receive payments.
To pay, buyers will only have to bring your usual means of payment closer to the seller’s phone. Of course, the condition for this is that the means of payment in question is compatible with contactless technology, something that includes the main credit or debit cards with integrated NFC (the vast majority usually have it). They can also do it through an iPhone or Apple Watch that has Apple Pay, as with even those smartphones or smart watches from other brands that contain an NFC chip in addition to a previously configured digital wallet (examples: Google Pay or Samsung Pay).
“As more and more consumers take the opportunity to pay with wallets and credit cards, Tap to Pay on iPhone will provide businesses with a secure, private and easy way to accept contactless payments and unlock new payment experiences using the power, security and the comfort of the iPhone»expressed the vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, Jennifer Bailey. “In partnership with payment platforms, app developers and payment networks, we’re making it easier than ever for businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietors to large retailers, to seamlessly accept contactless payments and continue to grow their business.” ».
Respect for privacy, Apple’s top priority with Tap to Pay
As with Apple Pay and other Apple products, the apple company has privacy as its highest priority. This is how the technological giant has promised its users ensure the protection of your data as buyers in Tap to Pay with the same technologies used with Apple Pay, such as encryption or processing of information by means of a secure element. Additionally, Apple has indicated that they will never know who is buying or what product they are buying at the moment.
“With Tap to Pay on iPhone, customers’ payment data is protected by the same technology that makes Apple Pay private and secure. All transactions made with Tap to Pay on iPhone are encrypted and processed using the Secure Enclave, and like Apple Pay, Apple doesn’t know what is being purchased or who is buying it.”they assure from Apple.
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