Was there anything this year for Apple Pay?

Yes, there were several updates for Apple Pay presented at WWDC this year. Here are some of the key highlights:

1. Apple Pay on the Web: With iOS 18, users will be able to use Apple Pay on any non-Safari browser by scanning a code with their iPhone to securely and privately complete the payment. This extends the Apple Pay user experience to any device with a browser, including those outside the Apple ecosystem. (What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay)

2. Funds Transfer Capabilities: Expansion of funds transfer capabilities to the web, allowing users to withdraw money from a stored value or bank account to any user card registered with Apple Pay. (What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay)

3. Merchant Category Codes: Apple Pay now supports merchant category codes that follow ISO standard 79450, which can help in making transactions more likely to succeed. (What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay)

4. New APIs: Introduction of the new Apple Pay capabilities API to determine when and where to display the Apple Pay button, replacing the deprecated canMakePaymentsWithActiveCard method. (What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay)

5. Best Practices for Implementation: Recommendations for using the JavaScript SDK Apple Pay button instead of the CSS implemented variant to ensure non-Safari browser support. (What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay)

For a detailed overview, you can watch the session What’s new in Wallet and Apple Pay.