this tuesday, Santander Mexico has announced that its customers can now use Apple Pay As a payment method, each transaction ensures security and eliminates the need to handle cash.
The bank thus joins other financial institutions that are already part of the Apple brand ecosystem.
The “Apple Pay” application was launched by Apple Company as its own mobile payment service. To make purchases in stores, apps and websites without using cash or a physical card, which is integrated into the brand’s device.
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According to the official website of the distributor, Apple Pay protects your personal and banking information, so transactions require Face ID, Touch ID or a codeAdditionally, it does not store data about your transactions that can identify you.
It is important to note that the use of this application does not charge any additional commission, however, it is compatible with some banks in Mexico, here we tell you which ones.
What is a virtual wallet and what is it for?
A virtual wallet is a digital tool where you can perform tasks like shopping, investing, transferring, saving money, in which you can enter your physical cards and use them without carrying them with you.
Like some of them Google Wallet You can reserve concert tickets as digital tickets in collaboration with Ticketmaster.
These types of tools work to facilitate financial, payment, entry and access management in certain types of applications or institutions.
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Which banks are compatible with Apple Pay in Mexico?
According to Apple’s support page, There are approximately 15 financial institutions that have already accepted this applicationHowever, if you face any problem installing it, it is recommended to contact the concerned bank.
Banks that already work with Apple’s virtual wallet include:
- American Express
- Banorte
- Banerjee also
- BX+
- Citibanamex (Mastercard)
- Clara
- DolarApp
- Anchorwoman
- Hey, Banquo
- HSBC
- Inversa
- in mexico
- RappiPay
- is paying
- pomelo
- BBVA
- Santander
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