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Apple Pay Now Supports Visa, Mastercard, and Debit in Canada

Apple Pay Now Supports Visa, Mastercard, and Debit in Canada

Posted May 10, 2016 at 2:09pm by iClarified
Apple has reached a deal with seven Canadian banks including every one of the 'Big Five' to expand Apple Pay in the country.

“We are thrilled that seven of Canada’s leading banks, including … every one of the Big Five, are are bringing Apple Pay to their customers,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice-president of Apple Pay, in an interview.

Starting today, CIBC and RBC are supporting MasterCard, VISA, and American Express credit cards as well as debit cards on Apple Pay. ATB and Canadian Tire are supporting only credit cards as of today.


In the coming months, BMO, TD, and Bank of Nova Scotia have also agreed to support Apple Pay. There isn't a specific launch date yet.

This is a pretty major expansion for Apple Pay in Canada as previously it was only available to select American Express customers.

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Apple Pay Now Supports Visa, Mastercard, and Debit in Canada


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bobsco
bobsco - May 12, 2016 at 12:02am
YESSSSSS........
curtixman
curtixman - May 10, 2016 at 4:20pm
It's about damn time. F'n greedy banks.
Nitemare
Nitemare - May 10, 2016 at 3:57pm
What about here in The states?
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