Apple Innovation: Mollie Unveils iPhone Tap to Pay in the UK

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Mollie expands its launch of Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone to its UK's customers (Credit: Mollie)
UK businesses can now use iPhone's Tap to Pay for contactless payments without extra hardware, thanks to Mollie's newest launch

Mollie, a notable player in the fintech sector, has broadened its technological offerings by launching Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone feature for its customers across the United Kingdom.

This strategic move is an extension of Mollie’s effort after successfully introducing the NFC technology to its users in France, the Netherlands and Germany.

One of the standout features of Apple’s Tap to Pay is that it liberates businesses from the need to invest in additional hardware to accept various forms of contactless payments. These include digital wallets like Apple Pay and standard credit/debit cards.

Dave Smallwood, the UK Managing Director at Mollie, states, “We are laser-focused on ensuring every UK business is able to offer a seamless checkout experience and offer all of the relevant payment methods - whether online or in-person. 

"We are excited to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone in the UK, allowing local businesses to give their customers more choice and flexibility. 

"This is an exciting step forward in our mission to make money management effortless for every business in the UK.” 

Dave Smallwood, UK Managing Director of Mollie

Get to Know Mollie

Mollie is a European fintech company that delivers robust money management and payment processing solutions to businesses.

its platform is ingeniously designed to integrate with cutting-edge features and e-commerce platforms, facilitating both in-person and online payments.

With a keen focus on security, efficiency and simplicity, Mollie aims to bolster the fintech ecosystem and pave the future for digital payments across Europe with innovative expansions (such as its launch of Apple's Tap to Pay on iPhone).

Enhancing Mollie's Mission with Apple’s Tap to Pay

By incorporating Apple’s Tap to Pay technology, Mollie takes a huge leap forward in making money management seamless for their clients. This feature comes with many benefits, including:

  • Seamless Activation: The feature is available through the Mollie app for users operating the latest iOS version on iPhone models XS or later, streamlining the initial setup process.
  • No Extra Hardware Needed: With this evolution in payment tech, businesses no longer need to purchase, set up or manage expensive card readers or other hardware.
  • Contactless Convenience: Mollie’s Tap to Pay on iPhone accepts tap-to-pay transactions directly from Apple Pay, as well as other digital wallets and physical debit and credit cards, enhancing the convenience for in-store customers.

Such innovative and user-friendly solutions not only streamline operations but also significantly enhance the flexibility and capability of merchants who wish to accept payments virtually anywhere. This commitment to accessible and efficient services is at the heart of Mollie's pledge to transform how businesses across Europe handle transactions.

Benefits of Apple’s Tap To Pay system
  • No additional hardware needed
  • Seamless setup
  • Supports multiple payment methods
  • Enhanced security and privacy
  • Faster checkout experience
  • Increased business flexibility
Tap to Pay on iPhone will enhance financial inclusion (Credit: Mollie)

Robust Integrations Across the Industry

Integration with digital wallets and tap-to-pay systems is becoming an industry standard.

Many payment providers, including giants like Square, Adyen and Worldpay, have embraced mobile-first transaction solutions.

These establishments enable contactless payments using platforms such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay, providing an innovative approach not just limited to hardware-dependent transactions but now increasingly mobile-centric.

Square, for instance, facilitates contactless payments across a range of services, including Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.

Similarly, Adyen and Worldpay support a broad repertoire of digital wallets, incorporating names like Alipay, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, WeChat Pay and PayPal, facilitating enhanced transaction capabilities for global merchants.

The launch of Tap to Pay on iPhone by Mollie and similar initiatives by other tech-forward companies significantly drive financial inclusion.

Such mobile-first initiatives empower both individuals and small businesses to participate in digital transactions without financial barriers, thereby promoting economic growth and ensuring wider participation in the dynamic digital economy.

From enhancing access to cashless payments to ensuring secure transaction environments, these integrations play a crucial role in shaping the future of digital banking.

They not only cater to the needs of the next generation but also lay down a blueprint for the practical evolution of financial technology.


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