Adyen brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to UAE businesses

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 10 December 2024: Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone for customers in the UAE, which allows businesses to use an iPhone and supporting iOS app to accept contactless payments without the need to purchase or manage additional hardware. Among the first to implement Tap to Pay on iPhone in stores is the Italian professional cosmetics brand KIKO Milano.

Tap to Pay on iPhone allows merchants to accept all forms of contactless payments, including contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital wallets, using only an iPhone and a supporting iOS app — no additional hardware or payment terminal needed. At checkout, merchants will simply prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology.

Tap to Pay on iPhone means merchants no longer have to rely on additional hardware devices or POS terminals, since they’re not always portable, and can instead achieve greater efficiency and offer their customers a more satisfying shopping experience. 

Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep the business and customer data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn’t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.

"We are happy to announce the arrival of Tap to Pay on iPhone for our UAE customers. Tap to Pay on iPhone provides a fast and secure checkout experience for merchants and customers with the removal of the traditional barriers and challenges associated with payment hardware,” says Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East at Adyen. "The launch is part of Adyen’s broader strategy that aims to extend access to contactless payments to more and more businesses globally following launches in the UK, France, and the Netherlands.”

To support this service in KIKO Milano’s stores, Adyen has partnered with New Black, a leading unified commerce platform provider. Pim Vijftigschild, Chief Commercial Officer at New Black, explains: “Tap to Pay on iPhone is transforming contextual commerce by enabling faster and more efficient transactions with quicker checkout times. Accepting payments on an iPhone elevates the shopping experience and ultimately drives customer loyalty.”

Tap to Pay on iPhone allows Adyen customers to stay at the forefront of innovation by:

• Simplifying in-person payments by eliminating reliance on additional payment terminals to accept transactions.

• Getting up and running quickly with installation and onboarding, allowing businesses to scale up their payment operation.

• Providing fast, secure payment experiences that increase mobility on location and on the go.

• Giving customers a convenient, private and secure means of payment. Transactions are encrypted, and Apple does not store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers.

Existing Adyen customers can contact their account manager for more information on how to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone. Anyone who isn’t an Adyen customer can contact us here for more information.

About Adyen

Adyen (ADYEN:AMS) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. Adyen continuously improves and expands its product offering as part of its ordinary course of business. New products and features are announced via press releases and product updates on the company’s website.

About Kiko Milano

KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. KIKO identifies the major beauty trends of the moment and makes them accessible to all. Combining the quality and creativity rooted in its Italian DNA, KIKO has conquered the most demanding and diverse beauty consumers with an endless range of shades, tones and textures to satisfy every professional and personalized cosmetic, skincare and haircare needs. The brand has over 1000 stores and is available in 66 markets.

About New Black

Revolutionizing Global Retail

New Black offers a contextual commerce platform designed for enterprise-sized retailers with a customer-centric focus operating across multiple countries. Our platform seamlessly handles the complexities of multi-currency transactions, intricate VAT systems, and global fiscalization, enabling effortless global scaling. With features like POS (Point of Sale), AppSuite as your in-store companion, and headless support, we provide comprehensive solutions for all your retail needs. Experience unparalleled functionality and support tailored to your business. Learn more at newblack.io