Vipps Brings NFC Wallet Payments to iPhone

Vipps Brings NFC Wallet Payments to iPhone

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Thanks to a change in Apple’s policy, the Norwegian payment app Vipps is becoming the first to offer NFC payments directly through its iPhone app, augmenting Apple Wallet with its own contactless payment solution.

Vipps DirectlyChallenging Apple Wallet

Previously called iOS, the update now lets iPhone users make contactless payments in stores by utilizing their cards – all without needing to open a separate app or rely on Wallet. Users can even replace Apple Wallet with Vipps, reassigned button for to remains open

For now, is limited to Bankaxept cards from Norway’s national payment system. However, Vipps says

“We hve long fought to compete on equal footing with Apple, and it feels almost surreal to finally launch our very own solution. This is now going to

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How could Vipps’ NFC payments feature impact the mobile ‍payments landscape?

‍**Interviewer:** ‍ Rune, thank you for joining ​us today. ‌Vipps is​ making history as the first app ⁣too offer NFC payments ‌directly on​ iPhone. ​What​ are your hopes for this new feature?

**Rune:** It’s a gamechanger! We’ve long advocated for more competition in the mobile payments space. We believe this opens up tremendous⁤ opportunities for both users and developers.

**Interviewer:** How‍ do you see this impacting ‌Apple Wallet?

**Rune:** ⁢ We’re not looking to replace Apple Wallet. We see this as an option, giving users more choice and adaptability.

**Interviewer:** Some might argue this erodes Apple’s control over its ecosystem. What’s your response to that?

**Rune:**⁢ Competition breeds innovation. Ultimately, this benefits⁣ consumers ‌by driving better products and services.

**Interviewer:**⁣ Do​ you anticipate other ⁤apps ⁣following suit?

**Rune:**‍ Absolutely.We expect to see ⁢a surge in⁣ NFC-enabled apps across ​different sectors. This is just the ⁤beginning.

**Interviewer:**

for our readers, what do ‍you think about this progress? Is it a positive‌ step towards a more‌ open mobile payments landscape, or a potential threat to ‍Apple’s walled garden? We want to hear your thoughts!

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