"Vzhuh" Follows Sber: T-Bank Launches Contactless Payments via iPhone for Its Clients

T-Bank announced the launch of a new T-Pay service for iPhone users. It allows for quick and secure contactless payments without the use of plastic cards.

The T-Pay service is available for smartphone owners with iOS 16 and above, as well as with the updated version of the T-Bank application (7.19 and above). After updating, users simply select the "Pay with iPhone" option in the application and bring the device to the terminal to complete the transaction.

Payment via T-Pay is carried out using Bluetooth Low Energy technology and is compatible with Sber's "Vzhuh" service. Users can debit funds from any selected account, as well as receive cashback up to 30% from the bank's partners and up to 15% in certain product categories.

One of the significant advantages of T-Pay is the ability to make payments without an internet connection. The service will work even in conditions of poor connectivity, for example, in stores located on the basement floors of buildings. The payment process will take only a few seconds and will not require downloading a mobile application.

The T-Pay infrastructure is built on cooperation between several banks, including Sber, Alfa-Bank, and T-Bank. Currently, the service operates on Sber terminals, and by the end of September it will be available on the biometric terminals of this bank.

By mid-2026, T-Pay will be integrated on the terminals of T-Bank and Alfa-Bank, which will ensure almost complete coverage of payment acceptance points. Thus, T-Pay opens up new horizons for the convenience and security of purchases, making the payment process faster and more accessible for iPhone users.

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