Swish users will now be able to tap-to-pay with Swish in stores, both in Sweden and abroad, by adding their payment card to the app.
The new service is a strategic step for the company as it enables Swish payments in even more buying situations, further simplifying the everyday lives of its 8,6 million users.
The new function in the app will initially be available for Android users. Following the long-awaited news that Apple is opening up their NFC functionality in Europe, Swish will work to enable payment cards in the Swish-app for iOS users too.
The launch of this service is a strategic milestone for us. We believe that Swish, with our strong user base and brand in Sweden, will play an important role among the other players who today offer payment cards in mobile phones,
says Urban Höglund, CEO of Swish.
For a user to be able to add their card, their bank needs to offer the service. One bank is live today and one more have started the onboarding. Swish issues with both Mastercard and Visa payment networks.
Thanks to Mastercard’s solutions, Swish can now offer consumers a broader range of payment options, enhancing convenience and accessibility. We are committed to making everyday transactions for consumers simple, safe and seamless and our partnership with Swish is another step forward in making that happen,
The rollout takes place gradually as banks join the service.
How it works
The user receives information in the app that it is now possible to add the payment card. To make a card purchase with the Swish app, the user holds the phone close to a contactless terminal. The customer gets an overview of the payment cards and purchase history directly in the Swish app.
