Are there any breaking changes in iOS 18 related to apple pay?

Asked on 08/13/2024

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In iOS 18, there are no specific breaking changes related to Apple Pay itself, but there are some important updates and deprecations to be aware of:

  1. Non-Safari Browser Support: Apple Pay can now be used on any non-Safari browser by scanning a code with an iPhone. To support this, you need to ensure that you are using the Apple Pay JavaScript SDK version 2.0 or higher and the JavaScript SDK Apple Pay button instead of the CSS variant. This change is necessary to ensure compatibility with non-Safari browsers.

  2. API Deprecation: The canMakePaymentsWithActiveCard is being deprecated in favor of the new Apple Pay capabilities API. This new API provides a more universal solution for determining Apple Pay availability across different browsers.

  3. Funds Transfer Expansion: Funds transfer capabilities are now available on the web, allowing users to withdraw money from a stored value or bank account to any user card registered with Apple Pay.

These updates are aimed at enhancing the Apple Pay experience across different platforms and browsers, but they do require some code changes to ensure compatibility and take advantage of the new features. For more details, you can refer to the session What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay.

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