# Apple Broadens Tap to Pay on iPhone to Five Additional European Nations
Today, Apple made a major announcement about its leading payment functionality, Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature is now being introduced in five new countries throughout Europe, improving the payment experience for both businesses and consumers.
## What is Tap to Pay on iPhone?
Tap to Pay on iPhone is a state-of-the-art feature that enables businesses to receive contactless payments straight through their iPhones. By leveraging the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology embedded in the device, customers can effortlessly finalize transactions. To initiate a payment, customers simply bring their contactless credit or debit card, or their Apple device (iPhone or Apple Watch), close to the merchant’s iPhone. This fluid interaction not only accelerates the payment process but also elevates the overall customer experience.
## Security and Compatibility
A key highlight of Tap to Pay on iPhone is its strong emphasis on security. Transactions are managed using the Secure Element within the iPhone’s A-series chip, ensuring that sensitive payment data remains private and safeguarded. The feature supports any iPhone model from the iPhone XS onward, providing access to a broad array of users.
## New Markets and Payment Partners
The recent expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone brings support to Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, and Sweden. This rollout is complemented by new collaborations with prominent payment platforms such as Adyen, SumUp, and Viva.com. These collaborations will promote the adoption of Tap to Pay in the newly supported regions, enabling businesses to take advantage of the benefits of contactless payments.
### Payment Platforms Supporting Tap to Pay
Effective immediately, a number of payment platforms are enabling Tap to Pay on iPhone for businesses in these five nations:
– **Adyen**, **SumUp**, and **Viva.com** are the pioneers to provide the service across all five new markets.
– **Stripe** is available in Austria, Czech Republic, Ireland, and Sweden.
– **Global Payments** with Erste Bank is operational in Austria, Czech Republic, and Romania.
– **Nexi** is functioning in Austria and Sweden.
– **Revolut** is accessible in Austria and Ireland.
– **myPOS** and **PAYONE** are also available in Austria.
– **Square** is available in Ireland.
– **Zettle by PayPal** is operational in Sweden.
Additionally, firms like **hobex** in Austria, **BOI Payment Acceptance/Global Payments** in Ireland, and **Surfboard Payments** in Sweden are expected to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone for their clients in the upcoming weeks.
## Supported Payment Networks
Tap to Pay on iPhone is compatible with a range of contactless credit and debit cards from major payment networks, including American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. This extensive acceptance guarantees that customers can utilize their preferred payment methods, further enhancing the convenience of the service.
## Conclusion
With the launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone in five new European nations, Apple continues to transform the payment industry. By enabling businesses to process contactless payments directly via their iPhones, Apple is not only simplifying transactions but also prioritizing security and user experience. As more businesses embrace this technology, consumers can look forward to a more seamless and effective payment process in their daily transactions.
