An easier and more secure way to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and
Mac
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, announced today that Visa
debit and credit cardholders in the Philippines can now add their eligible
cards to Apple Pay on their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. Apple Pay is
an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.
This announcement accelerates the digitalization of payments all while
expanding payment options for Filipinos traveling abroad and visitors
traveling to the Philippines. Across the Asia Pacific region, 97% of
travelers1 say that they will bring credit, debit, or prepaid cards on their
trips, while only 17% intend to bring foreign currency. Among travelers, 38%
said they prefer cards because of robust security and fraud protection
features, while 20% cite wide acceptance. Apple Pay seamlessly delivers on
these exact needs by making everyday transactions easy, secure, and private.
To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button, authenticate,
and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a
contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is
authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a
one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery
stores, pharmacies, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more
places that accept contactless payments.
Customers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and
more convenient purchases in apps or on the web without having to create
accounts or repeatedly type in contact information, card details, or shipping
and billing information.
“Apple Pay represents the next evolution of payments in the Philippines,
combining ease of use, simplicity, and security in every transaction, helping
amplify the payment experience for Visa cardholders in the Philippines. With
Apple Pay, Filipinos and tourists alike now have seamless and secure ways to
pay across shops, restaurants, travel destinations, and public transport,
supporting the nation’s vision to become a cash-lite economy,” said Jeffrey
Navarro, Country Manager for Visa Philippines.
Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a credit
or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the
device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is
assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element, an
industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information
safely on the device.
Apple Pay is easy to set up. On iPhone, simply open the Wallet app, tap the
‘+’, and follow the steps to add a Visa card. Once a customer adds a card to
iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, they can start using Apple Pay on that
device right away. Customers will continue to receive all of the rewards and
benefits offered by their Visa cards.
For more information on Apple Pay, visit:
https://www.apple.com/ph/apple-pay/
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