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Apple Pay launch and global adoption (2014–2020)

Apple Pay launch and global adoption (2014–2020)

  1. Apple introduces Apple Pay at iPhone event

    Labels: Apple Inc, iPhone 6, NFC
  2. Apple Pay launches in the United States

    Labels: Apple Pay, iOS 8, Card Networks
  3. Early U.S. growth reaches one million cards

    Labels: Apple Pay, Credit cards, Launch milestone
  4. Apple Watch ships with Apple Pay support

    Labels: Apple Watch, Apple Pay, Wearable
  5. Apple Pay expands to the United Kingdom

    Labels: Apple Pay, United Kingdom, Contactless
  6. Apple Pay debuts in Canada via AmEx

    Labels: Apple Pay, Canada, American Express
  7. Apple Pay launches in Australia via AmEx

    Labels: Apple Pay, Australia, American Express
  8. Apple Pay launches in China with UnionPay

    Labels: Apple Pay, China, UnionPay
  9. Apple Pay launches in Singapore

    Labels: Apple Pay, Singapore, Asia expansion
  10. Apple Pay becomes available in Switzerland

    Labels: Apple Pay, Switzerland, European expansion
  11. Apple Pay launches in France

    Labels: Apple Pay, France, European launch
  12. Apple Pay rolls out in Hong Kong

    Labels: Apple Pay, Hong Kong, Stored-value cards
  13. Apple Pay launches in Russia

    Labels: Apple Pay, Russia, Sberbank
  14. Apple Pay launches in Italy

    Labels: Apple Pay, Italy, Eurozone
  15. Apple Pay launches in Brazil

    Labels: Apple Pay, Brazil, Latin America
  16. Apple Pay launches in Germany

    Labels: Apple Pay, Germany, European market