Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone Expands to 18 Countries: What You Need to Know
Wondering where Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone is available and how it works? Since its U.S. launch in February 2022, Apple’s innovative Tap to Pay feature has transformed iPhones into secure contactless payment terminals, allowing sellers to accept payments effortlessly without extra hardware. By May 2025, Apple is expanding Tap to Pay on iPhone to 18 countries, making it easier for businesses worldwide to accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets. This contactless payment method is fast, encrypted, and protects your privacy by ensuring Apple never accesses transaction details or buyer information.
How Tap to Pay on iPhone Works: Secure, Simple, and Hardware-Free
Tap to Pay on iPhone uses NFC technology to securely authenticate payments, supporting PIN entry and accessibility options for ease of use. All you need is an iPhone XS or newer model; no additional credit card machines or hardware are required. Sellers simply open their payment app, enter the sale, and present the iPhone to the buyer, who taps their contactless payment method to complete the transaction—just like a normal Apple Pay purchase. This seamless experience helps businesses reduce costs and speed up checkout times while enhancing customer convenience.
New Countries and Payment Platforms Supporting Tap to Pay on iPhone
Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now live in eight new countries, with support from major payment platforms such as Adyen, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, and Viva. The countries where Tap to Pay is currently available include:
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Belgium
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Croatia
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Cyprus
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Denmark
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Greece
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Iceland
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Luxembourg
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Malta
In these countries, multiple payment processors offer Tap to Pay on iPhone support, broadening accessibility for merchants and buyers alike. Additionally, PayPal will soon join Denmark’s supported platforms, expanding payment options even further.
Tap to Provision: Adding Payment Cards Has Never Been Easier
Alongside Tap to Pay, Apple is rolling out Tap to Provision in 10 additional countries, including Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Tap to Provision lets users add their payment cards to Apple Wallet simply by tapping their physical card against the iPhone—eliminating the hassle of manual data entry. This feature streamlines digital wallet setup, encouraging more users to adopt Apple Pay and boosting digital payment adoption worldwide.
Why Tap to Pay on iPhone is a Game-Changer for Businesses
For merchants, Tap to Pay on iPhone is a cost-effective, secure way to accept payments without investing in traditional point-of-sale hardware. The expansion to 18 countries in 2025 reflects Apple’s commitment to making contactless payments accessible globally. As consumers increasingly prefer touch-free payment options, Tap to Pay offers a frictionless checkout experience that can boost sales, enhance customer satisfaction, and improve business efficiency.
Stay Updated on Apple’s Tap to Pay Expansion
To check the full list of supported countries and payment providers, visit Apple’s official website. As Tap to Pay and Tap to Provision continue to roll out worldwide, businesses and consumers can look forward to more convenient, secure, and fast contactless payments on their iPhones.
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