Apple and Samsung last week announced separate mobile payment partnerships with China UnionPay, the only domestic bank card network in the People’s Republic of China. China UnionPay cardholders will be able to utilize Apple Pay and Samsung Pay via a mobile device. Both services will begin early next year, pending approval and certification from regulators. China UnionPay cardholders will be able to add their bank cards to Apple Pay on iPhone handsets, Apple Watch and the iPad. Samsung Pay will be available on several Samsung handsets.
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Apple, Samsung Cut Mobile Payment Inroads in China
Posted by: Peter Suciu December 22, 2015 01:13 PMApple and Samsung last week announced separate mobile payment partnerships with China UnionPay, the only domestic bank card network in the People’s Republic of China. China UnionPay cardholders will be able to utilize Apple Pay and Samsung Pay via a mobile device. Both services will begin early next year, pending approval and certification from regulators. China UnionPay cardholders will be able to add their bank cards to Apple Pay on iPhone handsets, Apple Watch and the iPad. Samsung Pay will be available on several Samsung handsets.