Visa brings Apple Pay to Mauritius, enabling Seamless Digital Payments
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the introduction of Apple Pay in Mauritius, enabling Visa cardholders to make fast, secure and convenient payments using their iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac.
With Apple Pay, customers can easily add their Visa cards issued by participating banks and make payments in-store, in apps and online. Apple Pay offers a simple, contactless way to pay that avoids the need to handle cash or cards, and provides enhanced security and privacy for every transaction.
This milestone marks an important step forward in the evolution of Mauritius’ digital payments ecosystem, reinforcing the country’s position as an emerging financial and innovation hub in the region.
“The launch of Apple Pay in Mauritius is an important milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey and reflects the growing demand for secure, seamless and mobile-first payment experiences,” said Yared Endale, Visa’s Head of Eastern Africa. “At Visa, we are proud to work closely with our partners in Mauritius to enable globally proven technologies that are both trusted and scalable, supporting the continued growth of digital commerce and reinforcing Mauritius’ position as a forward-looking financial hub in the Indian Ocean region.”
Apple Pay allows customers to simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a contactless payment terminal to complete a transaction. Each payment is authenticated using Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode, and a unique, one-time dynamic security code ensures transactions remain secure.
Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a Visa card with Apple Pay, the actual card number is not stored on the device or on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored, ensuring that card details remain protected.
The launch also underscores the strength of Visa’s partnerships with leading financial institutions in Mauritius, working together to deliver innovative payment experiences aligned with evolving consumer expectations. Visa continues to invest in technologies such as tokenisation to power secure, scalable and interoperable digital payments worldwide.
With contactless payments continuing to grow globally, the introduction of Apple Pay provides Mauritian consumers with a faster, more secure and more convenient way to pay—whether shopping in-store, purchasing in-app, or transacting online.