Viva.com expands Tap to Pay on iPhone offering to France

Viva.com, a European neobank, has extended its reach into France, following its launch in the UK and the Netherlands.  

The company, headquartered in Greece, offers a service that will allow merchants in France to accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone and its viva.com terminal app. 

The app can be used by any business, from cafes, retailers to taxis. And it gives customers the flexibility to make payments onsite or on the go. 

Samy Touboul, head of ecommerce and enterprise at Viva.com France, said: “Tap to Pay on iPhone is a game-changer that aligns perfectly with Viva.com’s innovative mindset.”  

Touboul highlights the versatility of the technology, explaining: “Tap to Pay on iPhone and the viva.com | Terminal iOS app cover a multi-dimensional market space, offering simpler and more efficient payments that streamline business operations.” 

He added: “We are certain that our French customers will embrace this novel technology, which will improve the practical issues associated with traditional payments hardware.” 

Image: Viva.com 

Josh Poyser Josh Poyser is an editor at FinTech Intel. He has written about fintech for several years and appeared at FinTech Connect 2023 on the 'Unlocking Success: The Art of Fintech PR' panel.