With Apple Pay, iPhones and Apple Watches can replace debit or credit cards. Simply holding the device up to the terminal initiates the payment process. Miles & More customers can now also use Apple's mobile payment system.
Deutsche Kreditbank Aktiengesellschaft (DKB), based in Berlin, is a credit institution and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayerische Landesbank – it is, among other things, the issuer of the Miles & More credit card. Although the financial institution has officially supported Apple Pay since June 18th of this year, customers of the Lufthansa credit card have been left out. Now that is changing. Owners of the Miles & More credit card can now use Apple’s payment service. In order to store this in the Wallet app, the Miles & More app is required on the device – from version 2.0.
How does paying with Apple Pay work?
The way Apple's payment service works is simple. Thanks to the integrated NFC chip (Near Field Communication Chip), the iPhone or Apple Watch is simply held up to the payment terminal - in principle, it is similar to contactless payment with an EC or credit card. The process must of course be authorized. On iPhones, this is done using Face ID or Touch ID - depending on the device.
Payments can be made on the Apple Watch by entering the unlock code - depending on the settings, amounts of up to 25 euros can be paid without verification. Online payments are initiated by tapping the Apple Pay symbol. Billing details, shipping details and contact information must then be checked and the payment process can be completed. (Photo by Denys Prykhodov / Bigstockphoto)
