Apple recently reached an agreement with the European Union to open its NFC mobile payment system to third parties. This measure complies with EU requirements and will allow other payment systems to be used on iOS, something that has been a long-sought demand by the European Union.

This news is a major development in the world of mobile payments, as until now Apple Pay was the only option available on iOS devices. By opening up the NFC payment system to third parties, users will be able to choose between different payment platforms, which will encourage competition and provide more options for consumers.

In addition, this measure will benefit merchants, as they will be able to offer their customers a greater variety of payment options, which will facilitate transactions and improve the shopping experience.

At Shopify, this news is especially relevant, as many of our customers use iOS devices to shop online. By opening up NFC payments to third parties, merchants will be able to easily integrate different payment platforms into their online stores, allowing them to reach a wider audience and offer a more personalized shopping experience.

In short, Apple's opening up of NFC mobile payments to third parties is great news for consumers, merchants, and e-commerce platforms like Shopify. This move will foster competition, provide more choice for users, and improve the online shopping experience for everyone.