Australian bank ANZ has become the country's first bank to sign on for Apple Pay.The deal means that ANZ customers will be able to make biometrics-backed contactless payments using the latest Apple iPhone or Watch device where any ANZ Visa debit or credit card, or ANZ American Express credit card is accepted.ANZ customers shopping online within apps accepting Apple Pay will be able to use Touch ID to confirm the payment. This feature will be compatible with iPhone 6 and later, as well as iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, and iPad Pro.ANZ CEO Shayne Elliot said the company is confident that being the first major Australian bank to offer Apple Pay will bring added convenience, security, and privacy to customers.”The introduction of Apple Pay is a significant milestone in our strategy to use digital technology to provide our customers with a superior experience and will be a watershed moment in the adoption of mobile payments in Australia,” he said.While Apple Pay was launched in Australia November last year, only American Express signed on as a financial institution partner at the time.Just this week, American Express digital director Rob Bourne confirmed that Samsung Pay would launch “very soon”, in the country.
ANZ signs on for Apple Pay
