Australian hospitality businesses can now use Apple Tap to Pay
Australian businesses including retailers and restaurants will now benefit as Australia becomes the third country in the world to provide Apple’s Tap to Pay service.
The service allows small businesses to accept payments via in-person contactless payments on iPhoneXs or later devices running iOS 16.4 or later.
No extra hardware or payment terminal needed, meaning any contactless credit or debit cards, and other digital wallets will be accepted.
Westpac and Tyro Payments have already jumped on board, with their business customers now able to use the service.
ANZ Worldline Payment Solutions, Stripe, Till Payments and Zeller will join the party in the coming months.
The move follows Square’s of Tap to Pay on Android for sellers in Australia.
It has the the same parameters including contactless payments on compatible Android devices for no additional cost.
Westpac’s chief executive of Consumer and Business Banking, Chris de Bruin, welcomed the innovation.
“Our business customers can be onboarded and start accepting quick and secure payments on the go within minutes, with only an iPhone and the Westpac EFTPOS Air iOS app — no additional hardware needed,” de Bruin said.
“This new capability is particularly beneficial for any business that takes payments on the road or needs its staff to be more mobile on the shop floor. It’s a game changer for tradies, delivery drivers, businesses like hairdressers, mechanics or florists, and many more.”
Jon Davey, CEO of fintech Tyro called it “a fantastic, simple, and secure way” to accept payments.
“We are excited to introduce this new offering to our customers, providing greater flexibility when staff are working onsite or are on the move. It couldn’t be simpler. Just download the Tyro BYO App to start accepting customer payments on your iPhone in minutes.”
Interested businesses can sign up via distribution partnerships, including through Telstra.
Jonathan Jackon, 23rd May 2023
