Apple brings Tap to Pay to 18 new European countries

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Apple is bringing two important payment features to additional countries. With Tap to Pay on the iPhone and Tap to Provision, the company is taking another step toward contactless payments – for both sellers and digital wallet users. The expansion affects a total of 18 new countries in Europe. This makes Apple's payment technology accessible to a wider range of users without the need for additional devices.

Contactless payments have long since become standard. However, in many cases, they still require additional hardware, such as card readers or terminals. Apple wants to eliminate this need. With Tap to Pay on the iPhone, your device itself becomes a payment terminal. Tap to Provision completes this and simplifies adding cards to Apple Wallet. Anyone with an iPhone XS or later can get started right away. Learn what's new and which countries are now supported below.

What is Tap to Pay on iPhone

Tap to Pay was introduced in the US in February 2022 and launched in Germany in 2024. The feature allows you to accept payments directly from an iPhone – without any additional devices. You don't need any external hardware or a card reader. The technology uses the NFC chip in the iPhone to securely process contactless payments. Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets are supported. Transactions are fully encrypted. Apple does not collect any information about the purchased goods or the buyer's identity. PIN entry is also supported, including accessibility options. To use Tap to Pay, sellers simply open the app, register the amount, and hold the iPhone towards the customer. Payment is then processed as with any normal Apple Pay transaction.

These countries now support Tap to Pay

Apple has now enabled the feature in eight additional countries . Tap to Pay is now available there – with the respective supported payment service providers.

Belgium: Adyen, Axepta, Mollie, myPOS, Pay.nl, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, Viva, Worldline
Croatia: Adyen, Viva, Worldline
Cyprus: Adyen, Revolut, SumUp, Viva, Worldline
Denmark: Adyen, Mollie, Nexi, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, Surfboard Payments, Viva, PayPal coming soon
Greece: myPOS, Viva, Worldline, NBG Pay will soon be supported
Iceland: Adyen, Rapyd, Revolut, Teya coming soon
Luxembourg: Adyen, Mollie, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, Viva, Worldline
Malta: Adyen, Global Payments, Revolut, SumUp, Viva

Further countries are already planned

In addition to the new markets, Apple is already working on launching in ten more countries, according to backend data. An exact date hasn't been announced yet, but the rollout is expected soon. Plans include:

Austria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
San Marino
Slovenia
Switzerland
Vatican City

What does Tap to Provision do

Tap to Provision is another feature that simplifies digital payment card onboarding. Instead of manually entering or scanning card details, you can simply hold the card against your iPhone. The information is transferred securely, and the card is added directly to Apple Wallet. This saves time and reduces potential entry errors. This feature is especially useful for users who regularly need to activate new cards or for banks that want to offer their customers an easy way to store their cards digitally.

Apple's Tap to Pay: More freedom when paying – without any additional devices

With Tap to Pay and Tap to Provision, Apple is consistently focusing on simplicity, security, and user-friendliness in mobile payments. The expansion to additional European countries is a clear sign that Apple intends to further strengthen its position in this area. For you as a user or seller, this means fewer devices, less effort—and more options for mobile, contactless payments. If you own an iPhone XS or newer, you can get started right away—provided you're in one of the supported countries and use one of the participating platforms. Your accessories, your choice—you'll find a wide selection in our Amazon Storefront , including for HomeKit enthusiasts. (Image: Apple)

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