Businesses of all sizes will now be able to benefit from Apple‘s Tap to Pay technology, as Mollie, the European financial services provider, enables the software for its UK consumers.
Traditionally, in order to accept card payments, merchants needed to have some sort of hardware or payment terminal to accept the payment. However, with Tap to Pay technology, businesses can bypass this costly stage. Having already launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in The Netherlands, France and Germany to over 250,000 customers, Mollie is now bringing its services to the UK.
In line with Mollie’s mission to make money management effortless for every business in Europe, this development empowers Mollie’s customers with a fast, convenient and secure way to accept payments right in the palm of their hand. This addition adds yet another benefit to businesses who use the Mollie app on a daily basis – where they are able to run their businesses from anywhere – tracking payments and refunds, accessing funding and managing accounting.
With Tap to Pay on iPhone at checkout, the merchant will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment method near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Tap to Pay on iPhone also supports PIN entry, which includes accessibility options.
Dave Smallwood, UK managing director of Mollie
Dave Smallwood, UK managing director of Mollie said: “We are laser-focused on ensuring every UK business is able to offer a seamless checkout experience and offer all of the relevant payment methods – whether online or in-person. We are excited to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UK, allowing local businesses to give their customers more choice and flexibility. This is an exciting step forward in our mission to make money management effortless for every business in the UK.”
Benefit of Tap to Pay on iPhone
Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.
Key features for Mollie’s customers using Tap to Pay on iPhone include:
Seamless activation: Tap to Pay on iPhone is instantly available within the Mollie app at the tap of a button using an iPhone XS or later, running the latest version of iOS.
No additional hardware required: There’s no need to buy, set up, or manage dedicated card readers
Contactless convenience: Accepts in-person, contactless payments right on an iPhone – from physical debit and credit cards to Apple Pay and other digital wallets
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