Westpac today announced that it has enabled Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone contactless payment technology for its business customers without the need for any additional hardware or payment terminals. This new feature allows businesses to accept contactless payments such as Apple Pay and other digital wallets from customers using their iPhone and the Westpac EFTPOS Air app.  

Tap to Pay on iPhone is a secure and convenient way for businesses to accept contactless payments. It uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep businesses' and customers' data private and secure. When a payment is processed, Apple doesn't store card numbers on the device or on Apple servers.

Westpac Chief Executive, Consumer and Business Banking, Chris de Bruin, said: "We're delighted to offer businesses another flexible and fast payment option with Tap to Pay on iPhone.

"Our business customers can be onboarded and start accepting quick and secure payments on-the-go within minutes, using only an iPhone and the Westpac EFTPOS Air iOS app.

"This new capability is particularly beneficial for any business that takes payments on the road or needs their staff to be more mobile on the shop floor. It's a game changer for tradies, delivery drivers and businesses like hairdressers, mechanics or florists, and many more," he said.

"It aligns with our strategy to provide customers with payment solutions that are easy, safe and reliable to use, and will help drive business efficiencies," Mr de Bruin said.

Starting today, Tap to Pay on iPhone is available on Westpac's EFTPOS Air app and it's easy for merchants to set up and use. On an iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.4 or later, simply download Westpac's EFTPOS Air app from the Apple App Store.

Benefits of Westpac EFTPOS Air for businesses

• Convenient and easy to use - Businesses can start accepting contactless payments within minutes, using only an iPhone and the Westpac EFTPOS Air app.
• Secure - Tap to Pay on iPhone uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep businesses' and customers' data private and secure.
• Flexible - Tap to Pay on iPhone is a great option for businesses of all sizes, including those that take payments on the road or need their staff to be more mobile on the shop floor.

How to set up and use Westpac EFTPOS Air

To set up and use Tap to Pay on iPhone, businesses will need to:

1. Download the Westpac EFTPOS Air app from the Apple App Store.
2. Create a Westpac EFTPOS Air merchant account.
3. Enable Tap to Pay on iPhone in the app.

Once Tap to Pay on iPhone is enabled, businesses can start accepting contactless payments by simply holding their iPhone near the customer's contactless payment device.

Tap to Pay on iPhone is a new and innovative way for businesses to accept contactless payments. It is convenient, secure, and flexible, making it a great option for businesses of all sizes.

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