The Embassy of the United States of America in Kosovo has stated that it is proud to have contributed to making the international payment service Apple Pay available in Kosovo, calling this a major development.
According to the Embassy, this makes Kosovo an even more attractive destination for American investments and innovation.
“Big news for Kosovo’s digital economy: Apple Pay is now officially available! The U.S. Embassy is proud to have supported this important step, which reflects the growing role of American companies investing in Kosovo’s future. This milestone advances Kosovo’s goals for economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital modernization, helping make the country even more appealing for American investment and innovation,”** the statement reads.
In the statement issued by the Central Bank of Kosovo, it is said that banks and financial institutions in the country can link their cards with the Apple Pay platform, enabling citizens and businesses in Kosovo to make fast, secure, and contactless payments through their Apple devices.
“Full functionality of this service for all banks and financial institutions will take the necessary time, depending on their individual agreements and required technical integrations. This is another important step towards modernizing the payment system, increasing financial inclusion, and accelerating digitalization in Kosovo. Following the integration of Google Pay, Apple Pay represents an essential complement to our approach toward the internationalization of financial services and compliance with European standards for digital payments,” the statement continues.
