Banque Misr, a leader in the field of electronic payments and providing innovative digital solutions, announced the provision of the Apple Pay service to its customers, which is a safer and more private way to pay in stores and online.
Customers can easily pay in stores by double-tapping the side button and swiping their iPhone or Apple Watch near the payment terminal to complete the contactless payment process. Apple Pay provides customers with a secure payment method, as all payments are authenticated using Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode, in addition to a variable, one-time security code, and the Apple service can be used Pay anywhere contactless payments are accepted, including; Grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, cafes, shops and many other places.
Customers can also use the Apple Pay service on iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, to complete their purchasing transactions easily and quickly through applications or websites that provide the service without the need to create a special account or re-enter card data or shipping and billing details. Apple Pay makes it easy to pay for food and grocery delivery, online shopping, transportation, parking, and other services.
Security and privacy are the focus of Apple Pay. When customers use credit or debit cards to pay with Apple Pay, the card numbers are not stored on the device or on Apple servers, but rather a unique number is assigned to the device, encrypted and stored securely in the Secure Element, which is a chip. Certified industry-standard and designed to securely store payment information on the device.
Customers can also easily adjust the settings for the Apple Pay service, as they must open the Wallet application on the iPhone, click on the + sign, then follow the steps to add Banque Misr credit or direct debit cards. Once the customer adds the card to his iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac, he can start using the Apple Pay service immediately, in addition to benefiting from all the benefits and rewards offered by Banque Misr cards.
About Banque Misr
It is worth noting that Banque Misr offers a comprehensive range of payment services; As a leading bank in the payments sector in Egypt, and thanks to the huge number of cards used, which number 17 million cards, including credit, debit, and prepaid cards, Banque Misr dominates a large segment of the market, in addition to the fact that Banque Misr has more than 2.8 million users of the services. Online banking, and 5.8 thousand ATMs nationwide, which enhances its ability to reach different customer segments. The Banque Misr network includes more than 600,000 points of sale, 6,000 online merchants, and 1.8 million digital wallets, which strengthens its position. Banque Misr always seeks to enhance its efforts in the field of digital transformation to enrich the payment experience of its customers by entering into many strategic alliances with financial technology leaders, ranging from emerging companies to experienced entities.
