SberBank Makes Mir Cards Compatible with Apple Pay

SberBank, Apple, and Russia’s National Payment Card System NSPK have partnered to offer Mir card compatibility with Apple Pay.

According to SberBank, options now available to Mir cardholders with iPhones and Apple Watches are as follows:

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• Contactless payments at merchant locations;

• Payments via mobile apps and from online stores;

• Contactless services at ATMs;

• ​Contactless fare payments;

• Dropping the use of a plastic card and only leaving its digital copy, thus contributing to environmental protection.

The bank notes that Security and confidentiality underlie Apple Pay. Besides, the use of SberBank ATMs is becoming simpler, with just tapping the smartphone to a self-service device.

Paying for transport is another track SberBank is developing. In July, express payment on transport was launched in Kazan. iPhone owners can pay fares with Apple Pay by simply tapping their smartphone to the terminal without confirmation via Touch ID or Face ID, which reduces the time spent on paying greatly.

Moreover, clients can order a plastic-free flagship debit Mir SberCard through the SberBank Online mobile app. The card is immediately ready for use and can be added to Apple Pay.

Apple Pay users can also make fast and convenient purchases with an iPhone, iPad or Mac through apps and websites when using Safari without the need to create accounts or fill in lengthy payment forms.