Visa Introduces Apple Pay in Mauritius
Summary
Visa has launched Apple Pay in Mauritius, initially enabling Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) Visa cardholders with additional banks to be added soon. Apple Pay allows in-store, in-app, and online payments using Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode and secures each transaction with a unique dynamic security code and tokenized Device Account Number stored in the device’s Secure Element. Merchants that support contactless payments across grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and retail outlets will accept Apple Pay, and users keep their existing Visa card rewards and benefits. Visa frames the launch as a milestone in Mauritius’ digital transformation and highlights ongoing investments in tokenization and collaborations with local financial institutions.