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Apple Pay debuts in Egypt with initial partnership with three banks

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Apple Pay, Apple’s mobile payment and digital wallet service, has officially launched in Egypt, December 10, marking a major milestone in the nation’s digital payment evolution. Users can now make secure, contactless transactions through Apple devices such as iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, and Macs. The initial rollout includes partnerships with the National Bank of Egypt, […]
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Google Wallet launches in SA amid booming digital payments usage in Africa

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Alphabet Inc launched its Google Wallet in South Africa on Tuesday (23 August), after rival Apple Inc introduced its Apple Pay mobile payment system in the country last year — a sign that the tech giants try to gain a foothold in the continent’s rapidly growing digital payments space. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the […]