Payment system Pay Apple, as expected, was officially launched in Russia, which confirmed all the earlier leaks and promise of the Apple to launch the project during the fall. Of course, it could stretch to the last days of November, but, as always, intervened, Samsung.
Samsung Pay payment system started its work in our country on 29 September, so Apple had nothing left, but to open access to its payment system, but would not allow a competitor to occupy the entire niche. At the initial stage to take advantage of Apple Pay can only Mastercard from Sberbank, but over time the project will join other large banks who have not yet revoked the license. Payment system only works with modern mobile technology from Apple including iPhone SE and the new iPads and Apple watch both generations, but in this case you will need to synchronize with a smartphone not the iPhone 5 below.
Note that the number is linked to the gadget cards is not stored neither in the device nor on Apple servers, at least officially. Instead, use the account number of the device encrypted in the Secure Element chip near the Touch ID. Payment is made in two stages — first is applied the finger to dactiloscopy, and then the phone next to the terminal that provides high level of security. The Commission when using Apple Pay is not yet charged.
