PayPal, one of the pioneers in the online payment world, has finally taken the plunge to integrate its credit and debit cards with Apple Pay. This move comes years after most other financial institutions embraced Apple’s wallet system, leading many to ask, “What took PayPal so long?”
Paypal seems to be finally catching up with the current online payment scenario
For years, PayPal users could only look on as folks with cards from other banks breezily tapped their iPhones to make purchases. But now, a new banner in the PayPal app home screen prompts users to add their PayPal cards to Apple Wallet. Users can also manually add their cards through the Wallet app if they prefer.
This integration was hinted at last year when PayPal announced a three-part plan to improve its adoption of Apple Pay. It’s a sign that PayPal is finally catching up with the current tech landscape, acknowledging that people want seamless options. But the delay suggests that PayPal, once an industry frontrunner, might be slowing down in terms of technological adaptability.
Interestingly, Venmo—PayPal’s sister service—has not yet confirmed its support for Apple Pay, even though this was expected as part of PayPal’s broader Apple Pay integration strategy. It adds a layer of curiosity about how synchronized the two services really are, and whether Venmo’s delay will further impact PayPal’s competitive edge.
In summary, while it’s good news that PayPal is finally jumping on the Apple Pay bandwagon, the delay in doing so opens up questions about its agility and adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital payment landscape.
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