T-Bank Introduces Contactless Payment Capability for iPhone Owners
T-Pay Mobile Payment Solution Now Available for iPhone Users in Russia
In a significant development for mobile payment technology in Russia, T-Pay has emerged as an alternative payment method for iPhone users. This new service is not affiliated with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay.
T-Pay operates via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for mobile payments, offering a unique solution for iPhone users. This technology is compatible with Sber's "Vzuh" service, ensuring seamless integration with Sber's biometric terminals.
From September 2022, iPhone users with iOS 16 or higher, the latest T-Bank app version, and activated Bluetooth will be able to make T-Pay payments on all Sber biometric terminals that support the Wooh service. This means that by the end of September, T-Pay iPhone payments will be available on all of Sber's biometric terminals.
The T-Bank app version 7.19 or later is necessary for T-Pay payments. A "Pay with iPhone" button will appear on the T-Bank app's main page for T-Pay payments. To make a payment using T-Pay, bring your smartphone close to the terminal.
Purchases can be made without loading the T-Bank app for T-Pay payments, offering a convenient and user-friendly experience. Future T-Pay iPhone payments will not require an internet connection, providing a reliable payment solution even in areas with poor connectivity.
It's important to note that Apple disabled Apple Pay for iPhone users in Russia in 2022, disabling contactless payments. However, Android smartphone users in Russia continue to have access to Mir Pay, SberPay, and SBPay.
Looking ahead, T-Pay iPhone payments will also be available on T-Bank and Alfa-Bank terminals by the end of the first half of 2026, further expanding the reach of this mobile payment solution.
This development marks a significant step forward in the mobile payment landscape in Russia, offering iPhone users a new, independent payment solution.
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