Final month we found that Apple Pay assist in South Korea was set to be enabled in iOS 16.4. With the public launch coming quickly, it was attainable Apple was ready for that launch. Nevertheless, arriving sooner, it seems to be like assist for Apple’s contactless fee is now reside within the nation.
Noticed by Aaron and shared on Twitter, Apple’s web site in Korea states:
Presently, you may add Apple Pay-enabled Visa, MasterCard, and domestic-only credit score and debit playing cards issued by the next card issuers in South Korea: Home-only playing cards can solely be added within the card issuer’s app.
– Hyundai Card
Some card issuers don’t assist some card sorts. This record may even be up to date when a card issuer is added. Please contact your card issuer for assist on your card.
For now, Hyundai Card is the one choice however as famous, Apple will replace the supported financial institution record on this web page when extra choices are added.
There was beforehand speak of Apple Pay launching with a one-year Hyundai Card unique deal however that seems to not have gone via. Whereas Hyundai Card is the primary launch accomplice in South Korea, it seems to be like Apple is free so as to add different companions at any time.
Aaron additionally shared code confirming the set-up course of being enabled for Apple Pay. The launch comes after Apple was anticipated to launch assist for Apple Pay again in November final 12 months.
You’ll be able to take a look at the total record of nations that assist Apple Pay within the official assist doc.
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