Earlier this week, Best Buy announced they would roll out in-store Apple Pay support for U.S. customers. You can use your iPhone to purchase at their and other Apple stores. While this is excellent news, there are still some issues that you should know about.
Apps that work with Apple Pay
Using the Best Buy apps that work with Apple Pay is a great way to make purchases at a brick-and-mortar store without having to deal with a cashier. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.
First, you will want to ensure you have an iPhone or Apple Watch. Second, check with the store you’re visiting to see if they’re compatible with Apple Pay. Finally, you’ll need to ensure you’ve got the proper credit or debit card.
The best part is that Apple Pay isn’t limited to just Apple devices. The app is available on several other devices, including the Mac and iPad. You can use Apple Pay at more than 1,200 Best Buy stores worldwide.
Check out the store’s website if you need help determining which Best Buy app to use. You can use the app to make in-store purchases, and you can also use the app to order items for pick-up.
If you want to use Apple Pay at Best Buy, you’ll need a credit or debit card already linked to your Apple Wallet. You’ll also need to download the app on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
The Best Buy app uses a Q.R. code to process your purchase. You can also use the app to scan your credit card.
You’ll also need to activate the Digital Wallet on your iPhone. This app lets you add credit cards and store loyalty cards to your device. You can add your Visa, MasterCard, and American Express cards. However, you won’t be able to load your My Best Buy cards into the app.
The app’s other notable feature is that it’s capable of making payments. You can use the app to pay for purchases and order gifts. You can also use the app to pay for services like taxes.
You’ll also be able to use the app to pay for gas at participating stations. You can even use the app to pay your bills.
Target, Taco Bell, Speedway, and Jack in the Box
TACO BELL announced Apple Pay support on Tuesday. Apple announced that Apple Pay would be available in 7,000 Taco Bell locations in the U.S. Over the next few months, more sites will be added.
Target is another merchant that is adding support for Apple Pay. Until now, Target has been one of the biggest holdouts regarding mobile payments. It has started testing Apple Pay in a limited number of stores.
Target has already added support for Apple Pay on the web and will also accept Google Pay. Customers can also pay for the “Wallet” feature on the Target app. Target plans to add support for contactless cards and cards issued by Samsung.
Target has also partnered with Walmart and Best Buy to offer Apple Pay. Mark is in the process of rolling out Apple Pay in more than 1,850 stores.
Speedway also announced Apple Pay support on Tuesday. Speedway has around 3,000 stores in the Midwest, Southeast, and East Coast. They are among the most prominent U.S. merchants.
Hy-Vee, based in the Midwest, also announced Apple Pay support. Hy-Vee has around 245 stores that will now accept Apple Pay in the stores.
Last year, Costco also completed its rollout of Apple Pay to 500 US warehouses. CVS Pharmacy also added Apple Pay to 8,400 standalone locations.
Target is also one of the founding members of the Merchant Customer Exchange (MCE). While MCE intended to give retailers more control over their customers’ purchases, the retailers have opposed Apple Pay.
Jack in the Box also announced Apple Pay support on Tuesday. In the next few months, more than 2,200 Jack in the Box locations will be added to the Apple Pay list.
Eventually, Apple Pay will be accepted at most Target locations. Target is expected to add support for contactless cards and cards from Samsung and Google.
Apple has also rolled out Apple Pay to fast food places, including Taco Bell and Jack in the Box. Apple says it will have Apple Pay service at more than 10,000 points of acceptance within the next few months.
Walmart
Earlier this year, Walmart announced it would begin rolling out in-store Apple Pay support in the U.S. Apple Pay is a mobile payment system that allows you to make payments using your iPhone.
It offers enhanced security features, including Face ID and one-click payments. The app is also great for getting cash back on your purchases. You can earn 2% Daily Cash on qualifying Walmart purchases using an Apple Card. You can earn 3% Daily Cash when you pay with Apple Pay.
Walmart also uses its mobile payment system. It is part of a consortium called the Merchant Customer Exchange, or MCX. The MCX is a group of major retailers and restaurant chains. The group spent years developing the CurrentC system, a mobile payment system similar to Apple Pay.
Problems and delays have plagued the MCX. When Apple Pay was announced, it looked like MCX would compete with Apple in a market where Apple would have a slight edge.
Walmart’s own mobile payment system works slightly differently than Apple Pay. Instead of using a physical contactless credit card, Walmart uses Q.R. codes. You can scan the Q.R. code, and the app will display a receipt. The application will also let you redeem digital coupons and benefit contributions. You will hear a chime when the transaction is complete.
The best part about Walmart’s mobile payment system is that it doesn’t charge you. While Apple Pay and Android Pay charge swipe fees, Walmart’s plan won’t.
Walmart has also rolled out a mobile app with a Walmart Pay feature. This is Walmart’s second major push into the payments space. It has been fine-tuning the system in Arkansas and Missouri. The company plans to launch a national rollout in late June or early July.
Walmart’s mobile payment system will also help the company keep track of customer purchase histories. This can be used to offer unique offerings or customized services.
Walmart’s app has been used by 22 million customers monthly, which is a good start. The company has tested Walmart Pay in several markets, including Missouri and Kansas.
MCX
Until recently, Best Buy has been a holdout for Apple Pay. But it’s now one of the largest U.S. retailers to accept contactless payment technology. Its app, which uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, allows customers to purchase in-app.
Customers will need an iOS device and a debit or credit card to use Apple Pay at Best Buy. They will also need to activate the Digital Wallet app on their device. The app stores their payment information securely and uses Near Field Communication to communicate their payment information. Then, they can purchase with a tap of their iPhone or iPad.
However, Best Buy has yet to announce that it plans to launch the app. It’s still part of the Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX), a consortium of major retailers, including Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid, and Sears.
MCX has been developing a mobile payment platform, CurrentC, to support credit and debit cards. It will be free to download and use and available at participating retail locations. It’s expected to launch later this year.
The mobile payment platform is expected to be competitive with Apple Pay and will also help to reduce interchange fees. It stores customers’ health and lifestyle information in the cloud as coupons and loyalty credit cards. It will work on older phones. It also uses Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, similar to the iPhone technology. However, it is less secure than Apple Pay.
Best Buy plans to launch Apple Pay in stores later this year. The company plans to add Apple Pay support to its iOS app and checkout systems. In-store payments require customers to provide their debit or credit card information and shipping address. They’ll also be able to pay with photos. It could be more apparent if other MCX merchants followed Best Buy’s lead.
MCX, formed by Walmart and CVS, has a contract with Apple to allow members to offer Apple Pay in retail stores. However, MCX will no longer have exclusive rights to the mobile payment system when that contract ends.