Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-15 07:18Core Insights - Visa has announced support for Chinese cardholders to link their Visa cards to Apple Pay, enabling payments in various scenarios such as overseas merchants, mobile apps, and online websites [1][4] - Currently, 79% of global offline transactions are conducted via contactless payment methods [1] Group 1: Payment Process - Users can add their Visa card to Apple Pay by opening the Wallet app on their iPhone, tapping the plus sign, and following the prompts to link to their bank app [4] - Once the card is added to devices like iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad, users can immediately start using Apple Pay [4] - Each Apple Pay transaction requires security verification through Face ID, Touch ID, or device password, ensuring secure payment processing [1] Group 2: User Benefits and Promotions - Cardholders will continue to enjoy the same rewards and benefits as with their physical cards, with Visa introducing initial binding promotions and discounts for travel and overseas living scenarios [4] - The first batch of supporting banks includes major institutions such as Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, and others, with more banks expected to join in the future [4]