MCB Launches Apple Pay in Mauritius, Introducing Secure Contactless Option

The Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB) has officially launched Apple Pay for its customers, introducing a faster, more secure, and private digital payment method to the Mauritian market.

The new service allows customers to make contactless transactions using an iPhone or Apple Watch, completely eliminating the need for physical bank cards or cash.

This move comes as contactless payments progressively become the norm and experience strong growth in Mauritius.

MCB aims to support the ongoing digitisation of consumer habits while strengthening everyday transaction security.

Security is central to the new offering, which leverages advanced technology to protect user data.

Every transaction made through Apple Pay is authenticated using Face ID, Touch ID, or the device passcode, and each purchase generates a unique, dynamic security code.

To ensure privacy, actual card numbers are never stored on the device or on Apple servers; instead, they are replaced by a specific, encrypted device account number that is securely saved within a dedicated chip.

The service is already widely accepted across a variety of local businesses, including supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, boutiques, and taxis.

Beyond physical stores, Apple Pay enables users to make online purchases on iPhones, iPads, and Macs without the need to repeatedly enter payment information. It can also be utilized within apps for services such as delivery and parking.

MCB clients can set up the service by adding their MCB card directly through the Wallet app.

The bank has confirmed that customers will continue to receive all existing benefits associated with their bank cards while transitioning to this modernized payment experience.

Source: Defi Media