Mobile commerce leader working closely with Apple to integrate new
payments functionality
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon today announced its integration with Apple Pay, a new mobile
payments service that will provide an easy, secure and private way to
make purchases from the Groupon app on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Groupon is one of the first mobile commerce companies to announce
integration with Apple Pay, and the new payment option will be available
to customers beginning in October.
"With nearly 92 million app downloads worldwide and more than half of
our transactions occurring on mobile devices, Groupon is one of the
largest mobile commerce companies in the world," said Groupon CEO Eric
Lefkofsky. "Bringing Apple Pay to the Groupon mobile app makes it easier
than ever to find and buy the best things around you."
Groupon's integration with Apple Pay allows customers to seamlessly
check out with a single touch and pay using Touch ID from their iPhone 6
or iPhone 6 Plus. It also allows new customers to create user accounts
and make purchases on the fly with just a few taps.
Groupon's consistently top-rated
iOS app is one of the 25 most-downloaded free apps in the App Store.
Groupon's updated app will launch alongside Apple Pay in October.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a global leader of local commerce and the
place you start when you want to buy just about anything, anytime,
anywhere. By leveraging the company's global relationships and scale,
Groupon offers consumers a vast marketplace of unbeatable deals all over
the world. Shoppers discover the best a city has to offer on the web or
on mobile with Groupon Local, enjoy vacations with Groupon Getaways, and
find a curated selection of electronics, fashion, home furnishings and
more with Groupon Goods.
Groupon is redefining how traditional small businesses attract, retain
and interact with customers by providing merchants with a suite of
products and services, including customizable deal campaigns, credit
card payment processing capabilities, and point-of-sale solutions that
help businesses grow and operate more effectively. To search for great
deals or subscribe to Groupon emails, visit www.Groupon.com.
To download Groupon's five-star mobile apps, visit www.groupon.com/mobile.
To learn more about the company's merchant solutions and how to work
with Groupon, visit www.GrouponWorks.com.
"Groupon" is a registered trademark of Groupon, Inc. "Apple" and "Apple
Pay" are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other names used may be trademarks
of their respective holders.
Groupon
Bill Roberts, 312-459-5191
billr@groupon.com
Source: Groupon
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