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American Express Netherlands will offer its cardholders Apple Pay starting today. This allows them to make payments easily and more securely without having to touch a terminal or cash. Thus the power of the iPhone is used to protect every transaction. Starting today Apple Pay is available to all American Express and Flying Blue American Express cardholders.Paying with Apple Pay is easy cardholders simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated via Face ID Touch ID or device password along with a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in supermarkets taxis restaurants stores and other places that accept American Express.Robert-Jan Meijers Country Manager of American Express in the Netherlands Many of our cardholders like to pay contactless via their card or digital wallet. We are therefore pleased to be able to offer Apple Pay in the Netherlands. Cardholders can now pay securely and easily for both large and small amounts without having to enter a pin code. They will of course also continue to benefit from all the benefits that come with their card such as purchase insurance and the earning of Membership Rewards or Miles. This launch underscores our focus on continuous digital innovation. By working with strong partners we offer our cardholders even more flexibility and choice. Cardholders can also use Apple Pay on their iPhone iPad and Mac for faster and easier purchases in apps or via Safari. They do not need to create an account or repeatedly enter shipping and billing information. Apple Pay makes it easier for cardholders to pay for groceries online purchases transport and parking among other things. Apple Pay can also be used to make payments in apps on Apple Watch.Security and privacy are at the heart of Apple Pay. When cardholders use a credit card with Apple Pay the card number is not stored on the device nor on Apples servers. Instead a unique Device Account Number is assigned which is stored encrypted and securely in the so-called Secure Element. This is a certified chip specially designed to store payment information securely on the device.Apple Pay is simple. Open the Wallet app tap and follow the steps to add American Express cards. As soon as a cardholder adds a card to the iPhone Apple Watch iPad or Mac they can use Apple Pay directly on that device. Cardholders continue to enjoy all the privileges and benefits of the American Express card.
