Apple's "new Bizum" to pay another mobile phone without using a phone number

Apple's new Bizum to pay another mobile without using a phone number

In an increasingly digitalized world, new forms of payment are sought every day through our mobile devices. Despite the fact that there are currently multiple alternatives, Apple always tries to position itself at the forefront. This time, it has launched a new payment method that will revolutionize the way we make mobile transactions and payments. Very soon we will have access to a function that aims to be the "new Bizum» from Apple to pay another mobile without using a phone number. 

This new functionality will be available with the release of iOS 18 which is expected to occur in the coming month of September. Tap to Cash is the name that Apple has given it, it is with which we can enjoy simpler ways to make our digital payments. Find out what it is and how you can use it.

Apple's "new Bizum" to pay another mobile phone without using a phone number

Last June of this year, 2024, one of the most anticipated technology events of the year took place, We are referring to the Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 (WWDC 2024)At this highly anticipated event, Apple and its entire team of developers inform users about the new releases and features expected for all of the company's devices.

Within these projects Apple announced Tap to Cash, functionality that will be launched together with iOS 18, the new update to the operating system from the bitten apple company.

This function has been the talk of the town since it was announced by Apple. CConsidered by many users and technology enthusiasts as Apple's "new Bizum" to pay another mobile phone without using a phone number.

It is expected that in this way the whole process of paying with your iPhone is greatly simplified, replacing other alternatives that currently exist, such as Bizum.

How will it work? Tap to Cash? Apple's new Bizum to pay another mobile without using a phone number

Tap to Cash (Tap to Pay), as it is also known, will have a very intuitive and practical operation, allowing any user to use it. Tap to Cash will be integrated into Apple Pay, and there will be no need to share phone numbers, Gmail addresses, or any other information. This way, privacy and security will be much greater.

Continuing our journey to replace your physical wallet, we are introducing 'Tap to Cash', a fast and private way to exchange money without sharing phone numbers or email addresses.
Craig Federighi, who serves as senior vice president, said software engineering at Apple.

As we mentioned, Tap to Cash will be integrated Apple Pay a technology that uses NFC (near-field communication) to make all kinds of payments. In this way, by simply bringing two Apple mobile devices closer together, Payments can be made immediately, it is very easyIt has been announced that initially it will only be available for the Beta version of this operating system, and it is expected to arrive in Spain in just a few months.

Is the end of Bizum approaching?

One of the most widely used payment methods today is precisely Bizum. This It provides the possibility of making payments in a fairly simple way, although it has the disadvantage of having to have the phone number of the person you want to send the message to beforehand. This can sometimes be cumbersome, and an alternative that doesn't require sharing phone numbers sounds really attractive. Apple

Although there is no doubt that this NFC payment technology with Tap to Cash is a new feature and will be a great advantage when making transactions from your mobile phone, We cannot say that it will be implemented at the moment. In fact, just as Apple announced at WWDC 2024, it will be available alongside the launch of the iPhone 16.

Furthermore, A start will only be enabled for countries like the United StatesThe feature is expected to expand to other countries around the world in the future, including Spain.

The new iPhone model will be released soon, this September which is already beginning. At this moment, only some privileged users, such as software developers are the only ones who have access to this Beta version of iOS 18, and therefore to Tap to Cash.

What other Apple Pay news was revealed at WWDC 2024?

Within the whole set of new features that are expected with the launch of the iPhone 16 this September, we also Greater flexibility of Apple Pay services will be coming, which was announced at WWDC 2024. From now on it will be much easier and with more options for users making online payments.

Apple Pay users will be able to view and redeem rewards, In addition to being able to access all kinds of loan offers that will be paid in installments. For this, you use your credit or debit card to make purchases online or within applications on your iPhone or iPad. WWDC 2024

All these features will be available for you. Any bank or issuer can enable them through Apple Pay and integrate them in markets enabled for this. To be able to redeem rewards you must live in the United States if you want to enjoy them initially, although it is expected that this function will later expand to other countries.

On the other hand, the possibility of accessing quotas Yes, it will arrive in Spain at first, as well as many other countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom and of course the United States.

So that Spanish users or residents in Spain can use this functionality They will have to use banks like CaixaBank. For now, it is one of the known devices that will be able to use this Apple Play function.

And that's all for today! Let us know in the comments what you think of this new feature that will be released with iOS 18, and which aims to be Apple's "new Bizum" to pay another mobile phone without using a phone number.


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