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BT Group partners with Adyen to transform business payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone
BT Group has announced that its digital and startup incubation arm has forged a partnership with Adyen , the global financial technology platform that enables small business customers to accept in-person contactless payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone . Tap to Pay on iPhone allows merchants to accept physical debit and credit cards , Apple Pay and other digital wallets , removing the need for card readers or extra hardware .
The BT Tap to Pay app has been created with input and feedback from small businesses , mobile workers and sole traders across the UK to deliver a reliable payments solution with the specific needs of SMEs at the heart . In addition to enabling in-person contactless payments , Tap to Pay on iPhone and the BT Tap to Pay app includes built-in security and privacy features , the ability to view payment history at a glance , and a simplified refund process .
The partnership combines EE ’ s connectivity with Adyen ’ s global expertise in mobile payments to make contactless payments easier
Just in time for tax season , Chime is offering its in-app tax filing pilot programme for free to even more members . After early success with the pilot launch , the all-new tax feature is now available to millions more Chime members , showing members are eager for a seamless tax filing option that is truly free . Directly through the Chime app , members can file both state and federal taxes completely free with a maximum refund guaranteed .
Eligible members will receive an in-app notification to let them know they ’ re eligible to use the tax filing experience as a part of the pilot .
To offer this new feature , Chime partnered with Column Tax and april , registered tax e-file providers , to provide eligible members with the opportunity to file their personal state and federal tax returns directly through the Chime app .
Prepare and file their taxes directly in the app
For members with access to the feature , filing can be done in just a few clicks , right from their Chime app home screen .
File their taxes for free
Filing taxes through Chime is truly free . There are no surprise costs , and no upsell depending on your tax situation .
www . intelligentfin . tech for customers . Businesses using the service will benefit from BT Group ’ s transaction rate of 1.4 % on customer payments taken . Apple ’ s Tap to Pay on iPhone technology uses the built-in features of iPhone to keep business and customer data private and secure . When a payment is processed , Apple doesn ’ t store card numbers or transaction information on the device or on Apple servers .
Nicole Olbe , UK Managing Director at Adyen , said : “ We ’ re excited to be working with BT to bring a brilliant , trusted service to BT ’ s one million small business customers . Tap to Pay on iPhone and the BT Tap to Pay app provide a secure and fast checkout experience that increases mobility on location and allows for a convenient and secure way to pay for customers . This innovation has simplified in-person payments and removed the dependence small businesses have faced with payment hardware .”
Tom Guy , Managing Director , at BT Group , added : “ Tap to Pay on iPhone and the BT Tap to Pay app put the power directly into the hands – and phones – of business owners , providing a fast and seamless way to take payments without reliance on extra hardware . All that ’ s needed is an iPhone and the BT Tap to Pay app .”
Chime starts offering in-app tax filing
File their taxes within minutes
It ’ s fast . Members can prepare and file their personal return through Chime ’ s app in minutes .
Get their maximum refund
Members using Chime ’ s in-app tax feature are guaranteed their maximum possible refund .
Max refund guarantee provided by Column Tax or april .
Get their federal tax refund up to six days early
If a member decides to direct deposit with Chime , they can get their federal tax refund up to six days early .
So far this tax year , Chime has already made more than US $ 5 billion in tax refunds available to our members up to six days early .
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