Apple is the Target of Swiss Competition Commission Regarding Contactless Payments

Core Viewpoint - Apple is under investigation by the Swiss Competition Commission for potential violations of Swiss competition laws regarding its mobile payment service, Apple Pay, and its access policies for third-party app providers [1]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The Swiss Competition Commission's Secretariat initiated a preliminary investigation on December 10, 2025, to assess the competitive landscape for mobile payment apps on iOS devices [1]. - The investigation will evaluate whether Apple's access policies for the NFC interface on iOS devices comply with Swiss antitrust laws [3]. Group 2: Access to NFC Interface - Apple allows third parties to access the NFC interface on iOS devices through a secure platform, which is designed to prioritize user security and privacy [2]. - Access to the NFC interface was not granted to external developers until 2024, and since late 2024, Swiss third-party app providers have been given access to this platform [2][3].