New payments service provides iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users with
an easy and secure way to buy Groupon deals
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon (www.groupon.com)
today unveiled its updated iPhone app that includes the new Apple Pay
payments service. Starting today, all iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users
in the United States can take advantage of Apple Pay to seamlessly check
out within the Groupon app with a single touch and pay for their
purchase using Touch ID.
To use the new payments service, existing customers need to download iOS 8.1, install Apple Pay, update the Groupon app and select Apple Pay on the purchase confirmation screen. New Groupon customers need to do the same and their method of payment will automatically default to Apple Pay. (Photo: Business Wire)
To use the new payments service, existing customers need to download iOS
8.1, install Apple Pay, update the Groupon app and select Apple Pay on
the purchase confirmation screen. New Groupon customers need to do the
same and their method of payment will automatically default to Apple Pay.
"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 consistently top-rated iOS app is one of the 25
most-downloaded free apps in the App Store. To download the app, visit http://www.groupon.com/mobile.
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. All other names
used may be trademarks of their respective holders.
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Source: Groupon
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