Apple announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in Singapore, providing a way for independent sellers, small businesses, and larger merchants in the country to use an iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
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Tap to Pay debuted in February 2022 in the US and allows iPhones to accept payments via Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets. All transactions are encrypted, and Apple has no knowledge of what is being purchased or who is making the purchase.
No additional hardware or credit card machine is required to use Tap to Pay on iPhone. The feature uses NFC technology to securely authenticate contactless payments, and also supports PIN entry, including accessibility options.
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Tap to Pay will initially support Adyen, Fiuu, HitPay, Revolut, Stripe and Zoho in Singapore. Apple says Grab will offer Tap to Pay on iPhone from early next year.
Tap to Pay on iPhone requires iPhone XS or later and works for customers like any regular Apple Pay transaction. Sellers simply open the app, record the sale, and present their iPhone to the buyer, who can then use an appropriate contactless payment method.
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Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in 50 countries and regions around the world. Apple's website maintains a list of countries where it's available.
