TEETHING PROBLEMS: Tube-operator Transport for London and big retailers have lined up to support Apple Pay in UK but there were the inevitable first day hiccups with some banks reporting technical problems leading to delays in roll out.
LONDON: Apple has introduced mobile payments in Britain, hoping to make a splash with consumers familiar with using cards for tap-and-go purchases, as resistance from hold-out banks and stores appeared to evaporate.
Starting July 14, Apple Pay is set to be available in 250,000 sites, from Tube stations to coffee shops, supermarkets and travel services, making it more widely available than when it was first introduced in the United States nine months ago.
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