Apple Pay lands in Brazil

Apple Pay has officially launched in Brazil, closely following Google Pay into the country, which arrived last month via a partnership with local bank Bradesco.

Support is initially available only through one local bank, Itau Unibanco, as part of a 90-day exclusive launch partnership. Brazil is the 21st country to get Apple Pay. According to Apple, 67% of all PoS terminals nationwide are ready to handle transactions.

Meanwhile, more banks and credit unions in the US, Canada, and France are also getting support for Apple Pay.

Canada: Island Savings, a division of First West Credit Union, Valley First – Enderby, a division of First West Credit Union.

United States: Alliant Bank, Century Bank of the Ozarks, First Federal Savings Bank of Rochester, First Westroads Bank, Florida West Coast Credit Union, Landmark Community Bank, Legacy Bank and Trust, Lincoln Savings Bank, Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union, Noble Credit Union, Park Sterling Bank, Progressive National Bank, Sebasticook Valley Federal Credit Union, ServisFirst Bank, Springfield State Bank, State Bank & Trust Co (Iowa and Georgia now), Stewart’s Federal Credit Union, The Bank of Beaver City, United Heritage Credit Union, Unity One Credit Union, Wayne Bank and Trust Company, and Wells Bank.

France: American Express, Boursorama (Cartes Bancaires), C-Zam (Carrefour Banque), and Carrefour C-zam.