Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Canada (2024)

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PRESS RELEASE May 23, 2024

Businesses can now seamlessly and securely accept payments from contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only an iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app

Tap to Pay on iPhone enables businesses to seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets simply by using an iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app.

TORONTO, ONTARIO Apple today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Canada, empowering millions of merchants to use iPhone to seamlessly and securely accept in-person, contactless payments. Tap to Pay on iPhone makes it easy for businesses of any size to accept payments from contactless credit and debit cards,1 Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only their iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal required.

Payment platforms and developers can integrate Tap to Pay on iPhone into their iOS apps, making it easy for merchants to enable this secure and convenient capability. Starting today, Adyen, Moneris, Stripe, and Square are the first payment platforms in Canada to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. In the coming months, Aurus; Chase Payment Solutions, a part of J.P. Morgan Payments; Fiserv; and Helcim will enable Tap to Pay on iPhone for customers in Canada. Tap to Pay on iPhone will also be available at merchants such as Sephora, as well as Apple Store locations across the country later this year. Tap to Pay on iPhone works with contactless credit and debit cards from leading payment networks, including American Express, Interac, Mastercard, and Visa.

“Canadians increasingly rely on a variety of digital and contactless payment options, so we’re excited to partner with payment platforms to offer merchants across Canada a private, secure, and easy-to-use capability that meets customers where they are,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “We’ve seen how merchants and customers around the world appreciate the versatility of Tap to Pay on iPhone, and in a region as diverse as Canada’s, we look forward to making it easy for businesses of any size to transact from coast to coast with just an iPhone.”

With Tap to Pay on iPhone, merchants can unlock contactless payment acceptance through a supporting iOS app on an iPhone Xs or later running the latest iOS version. At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless credit or debit card, iPhone, or Apple Watch, or other digital wallet near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology.2 No additional hardware is needed, so merchants can accept payments from wherever they do business. Contactless payments such as Apple Pay are already accepted at more than 90 percent of Canadian retailers, and with this new capability, virtually every business, big or small, can use Tap to Pay on iPhone at checkout.

Privacy is fundamental in the design and development across all of Apple’s payment features. 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 using Tap to Pay on iPhone are encrypted and processed using the Secure Element, and as with Apple Pay, Apple doesn’t know what is being purchased or who is buying it.

“A focus on innovation and the customer journey is central to Sephora’s business, and delivering Tap to Pay on iPhone is another example of how Sephora is continuing to offer an elevated experience to our consumers,” said Stefan Jensen, Sephora’s vice president treasurer. "We’re thrilled to soon expand Tap to Pay on iPhone to our Canadian market after introducing it to our stores in the U.S. last year and seeing how the beauty community has embraced this new way to pay. Today, our Beauty Advisors use their iPhone to provide shoppers with curated beauty recommendations, and thanks to this new flexible payment acceptance solution, they will soon be able to seamlessly complete contactless transactions on that same iPhone — wherever they are in the store.”

Apple’s hardware, software, and services empower Canadian businesses of all sizes to manage their operations and connect directly with customers. At Apple Store locations, business owners can connect with Small Business Experts for advice and expertise, as well as flexible pricing and financing options. To learn more about Apple’s small business tools, visit apple.com/ca/business/small-business.

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    May 23, 2024

    PRESS RELEASE

    Apple launches TaptoPay on iPhone in Canada

    Businesses can now seamlessly and securely accept payments from contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only an iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app

    TORONTO, ONTARIO Apple today launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Canada, empowering millions of merchants to use iPhone to seamlessly and securely accept in-person, contactless payments. Tap to Pay on iPhone makes it easy for businesses of any size to accept payments from contactless credit and debit cards,1 Apple Pay, and other digital wallets using only their iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal required.

    Payment platforms and developers can integrate Tap to Pay on iPhone into their iOS apps, making it easy for merchants to enable this secure and convenient capability. Starting today, Adyen, Moneris, Stripe, and Square are the first payment platforms in Canada to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. In the coming months, Aurus; Chase Payment Solutions, a part of J.P. Morgan Payments; Fiserv; and Helcim will enable Tap to Pay on iPhone for customers in Canada. Tap to Pay on iPhone will also be available at merchants such as Sephora, as well as Apple Store locations across the country later this year. Tap to Pay on iPhone works with contactless credit and debit cards from leading payment networks, including American Express, Interac, Mastercard, and Visa.

    “Canadians increasingly rely on a variety of digital and contactless payment options, so we’re excited to partner with payment platforms to offer merchants across Canada a private, secure, and easy-to-use capability that meets customers where they are,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “We’ve seen how merchants and customers around the world appreciate the versatility of Tap to Pay on iPhone, and in a region as diverse as Canada’s, we look forward to making it easy for businesses of any size to transact from coast to coast with just an iPhone.”

    With Tap to Pay on iPhone, merchants can unlock contactless payment acceptance through a supporting iOS app on an iPhone Xs or later running the latest iOS version. At checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless credit or debit card, iPhone, or Apple Watch, or other digital wallet near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology.2 No additional hardware is needed, so merchants can accept payments from wherever they do business. Contactless payments such as Apple Pay are already accepted at more than 90 percent of Canadian retailers, and with this new capability, virtually every business, big or small, can use Tap to Pay on iPhone at checkout.

    Privacy is fundamental in the design and development across all of Apple’s payment features. 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 using Tap to Pay on iPhone are encrypted and processed using the Secure Element, and as with Apple Pay, Apple doesn’t know what is being purchased or who is buying it.

    “A focus on innovation and the customer journey is central to Sephora’s business, and delivering Tap to Pay on iPhone is another example of how Sephora is continuing to offer an elevated experience to our consumers,” said Stefan Jensen, Sephora’s vice president treasurer. "We’re thrilled to soon expand Tap to Pay on iPhone to our Canadian market after introducing it to our stores in the U.S. last year and seeing how the beauty community has embraced this new way to pay. Today, our Beauty Advisors use their iPhone to provide shoppers with curated beauty recommendations, and thanks to this new flexible payment acceptance solution, they will soon be able to seamlessly complete contactless transactions on that same iPhone — wherever they are in the store.”

    Apple’s hardware, software, and services empower Canadian businesses of all sizes to manage their operations and connect directly with customers. At Apple Store locations, business owners can connect with Small Business Experts for advice and expertise, as well as flexible pricing and financing options. To learn more about Apple’s small business tools, visit apple.com/ca/business/small-business.

    About Apple Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Apple’s six software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, and Apple TV+. Apple’s more than 150,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth and to leaving the world better than we found it.

    1. Some contactless cards may not be accepted.
    2. Transaction limits may apply.

    The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.

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  1. Some contactless cards may not be accepted.
  2. Transaction limits may apply.

The Contactless Symbol is a trademark owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC.

Press Contacts

Cortney Hughes

Apple

cortney_hughes@apple.com

(647) 943-4562

Josh Zeliger

Apple

joshua_s_zeliger@apple.com

(647) 537-7244

Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Canada (2024)

FAQs

Can Apple Pay be used in Canada? ›

Contactless payments such as Apple Pay are already accepted at more than 90 percent of Canadian retailers, and with this new capability, virtually every business, big or small, can use Tap to Pay on iPhone at checkout. Privacy is fundamental in the design and development across all of Apple's payment features.

What is the tap limit on Apple Pay Canada? ›

Use Wherever "Tap" is Available

Use Apple Pay for purchases up to $250 on your iPhone or Apple Watch at any business that accepts contactless (tap) debit and/or credit payments.

Is the Apple Card available in Canada? ›

Although the Apple Card is not yet available in Canada, Canadian consumers can still explore alternative credit cards that offer similar benefits and conveniences. To date, the Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card, the Neo Financial Mastercard, and the KOHO Premium Mastercard are notable alternatives.

Is Apple Pay iMessage in Canada? ›

Unfortunately, if you're wondering — does iMessage from Apple Pay work for international payments — the answer here is also no.

Can you use Apple Pay between US and Canada? ›

Customers in Canada, Latin America, and the United States can use Apple Pay. Apple Pay works with a wide range of major bank credit and debit cards. By adding your supported cards to your account, you can continue to accrue rewards, benefits, and security benefits.

What is the Apple Pay alternative in Canada? ›

As Apple Pay's e-wallet counterpart for Android phones, Google Pay is extremely popular and is likewise compatible with most Canadian financial institutions' credit and debit cards (the app provides a list of the financial institutions that can be linked; for example Simplii Financial was recently added).

What payment options are available in Canada for Apple? ›

Payment Methods
  • Apple Pay.
  • Credit Cards or Debit Cards.
  • Apple Store Gift Card.
  • Wire Transfer.

How much is $100 Canada Apple Card? ›

Currently, the price of a $100 Apple iTunes Canada gift card on Hook.ng is #67,000 in Naira. You can use our Gift card rate calculator to find out the current rate of different gift cards in Nigeria.

What cards can be added to Apple wallet in Canada? ›

You can currently add eligible American Express, Interac, Mastercard, and Visa credit and debit cards offered in Canada by:
  • 1st Choice Savings.
  • Acadian Credit Union Limited.
  • Access Credit Union.
  • Advance Savings Credit Union.
  • Affinity Credit Union.
  • American Express.
  • Assiniboine Credit Union.
  • ATB.

How do I pay someone in Canada? ›

Best ways to send money to Canada
  1. PISP. PISP (Payment Initiation Service Provider) payments are instructions you give Wise to make a bank transfer directly from your bank account — without having to leave our app and log in to your online banking. ...
  2. Bank Transfer. ...
  3. Debit Card. ...
  4. Credit Card. ...
  5. Swift. ...
  6. Apple Pay. ...
  7. Google Pay.

Can Canadians use Zelle? ›

You can't use Zelle in Canada - it's for payments between US based banks only. Use this handy guide as a way to find alternative providers to make convenient, low cost, online and mobile payments to Canada.

Do you get charged for using Apple Pay abroad? ›

If you use Apple Pay to pay with a card overseas, standard overseas charges will apply according to your card terms and conditions. Based on your mobile plan and mobile network's offering, additional message data charges and foreign transaction fees may also apply.

Can I use Apple Pay internationally? ›

Can I use Apple Pay abroad? Apple Pay works in countries and regions that support contactless payments. Confirm with your bank, and ask about any fees they may charge for overseas usage.

Can you use Venmo in Canada? ›

Unfortunately, Venmo is not available in Canada. Thankfully, there are several alternatives that you can use instead. In this article, we'll look at Venmo alternatives like Wise - a platform designed to provide an enhanced experience for sending and receiving money locally and globally.

Can I use Apple Pay at Walmart in Canada? ›

“Interac is proud to collaborate with Walmart Canada to help deliver a more unified, omnichannel payment experience through the acceptance of Interac Debit contactless payments in-store, and now for e-commerce payments online and in-app using Apple Pay,” said Adeel Syed, Vice President, Commercial Partnerships, Interac ...

What banks support Apple Pay in Canada? ›

You can currently add eligible American Express, Interac, Mastercard, and Visa credit and debit cards offered in Canada by:
  • 1st Choice Savings.
  • Acadian Credit Union Limited.
  • Access Credit Union.
  • Advance Savings Credit Union.
  • Affinity Credit Union.
  • American Express.
  • Assiniboine Credit Union.
  • ATB.

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