Apple first launched the ability for vendors to accept iPhone-only payments in February 2022, which uses NFC and Apple Pay to accept payments from customers using Apple Pay or contactless debit or credit cards. The feature, titled Tap to Pay on iPhone, became available in the UK in July 2023 and is Now expanding to Brazil.

Initially the only payment platform that will offer Tap to Pay on iPhone in Brazil will be Cloudwalk, with Stone, Nubank, SumUp and Granito to follow, but it has not been confirmed when support for the feature will reach these platforms soon.

Apple’s VP of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, Jennifer Bailey, said the following in the announcement (translated):

“Tap to Pay on iPhone has helped companies around the world and of all sizes – from freelancers to large retailers – offer new payment experiences, and we’re excited to bring an easy, secure and private payment solution to Brazilian merchants. Brazil is a country of great entrepreneurship, and now companies will have the option to accept payments with access everywhere the activity”.

For business owners and customers to use Tap to Pay on iPhone, they will need to have a supporting iOS app installed on their device, the latest version of iOS (currently iOS 17.0 as of Monday), and iPhone Xs or later.

Tap to Pay can also support loyalty cards and cards, so businesses that have loyalty programs can read the cards independently, at the same time, or in lieu of payment if the card is available. It can also prompt customers to join the loyalty program after payment via a push notification.