Apple Pay is set to launch for BMO, TD and Scotiabank next month, with some believing the remaining three banks may debut the mobile wallet as soon as tomorrow (TD).
As for BMO, the bank has started to inform customers in-branch of an upcoming new MasterCard debit card, which will be used for Apple Pay. The signage reads the following (thanks George):
“There’s a new BMO debit card and it lets you do more.
– Pay faster for your purchases of 100$ or less with Interac Flash
– Make online purchases with retailers in Canada and from elsewhere in the world directly from your bank account.
– Pay with debit anywhere you see the MasterCard logo.Get informed about the new debit card today!”
BMO has told customers these new cards should be coming in the mail, by at least the end of June.
As for an update on the rumoured TD Apple Pay launch said to be coming tomorrow, the bank’s social media team says the mobile wallet is now “coming soon” (thanks guys), while some have been able to get Terms & Conditions to appear when adding a TD Visa (thanks Fred):
Regardless of the actual launch date for these three remaining banks, we know it’s going to happen sometime in June, so just wait a little bit longer folks…
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It’s about time they bring in Interac flash!! I was just thinking to myself how it would be weird they supported Apple Pay before it..
MasterCard debit card will be a nice addiction as well.
So would this be the same thing as TD Visa debit card?
Looks like it, but just MasterCard instead
So I hope I get to continue my Elite Air Miles but REALLY DISAPPOINTED about the $100 limit. For real? What da hell can you buy for less than $100 these days besides coffee? I want Apple Pay for groceries, tech, gas, etc…. EVERYTHING. Why not?
Of course you’ll be able to keep your airmiles card, even though the program is terrible now. You should consider switching to a Cashback card unless you use the miles for flights, that’s the only thing airmiles are good for.
Of course! Paid for Jamaica one year and a VAN RENTAL for 2 weeks on Atlantic Coast. LOVE Air Miles! 🙂
Like I said, they’re only good for trips. So it sounds like you use them the there full potential. I was a diehard collector for over 10 years, but I don’t travel, so for me I’m better off with a Cashback card.
Lol…They will increase the limit in the future….just gotta accept the limit and pray they extend the Credit or Debit card limit as what is in the account.
How is it in America? No ridiculous $100 limit?
Lol…I am Canadian born and Jamaican background. I am with Scotiabank…but like to see other banks posts to keep updated on their progress with Apple Pay. 🙂
Just would like to add… In-app purchase by Apple Pay will not have the $100 limit.
Oh? So just the MasterCard flash thingamajig has a $100 limit. That makes MUCH more cents! LOL Thank you. 🙂
Sorry… i should have been more specific… TD Apple Pay will not have the $100 limit for in-app purchases.
I’m wondering would will get the cards and when… I’m with BMO… Will I get one? Or do I have to request… Hummmm…
When i called BMO the agent said you have to request it at a branch
I went to the branch this morning, they told me it will be send to client later this month…. they dont have it now….
Twitter rept called me, and said the sign wasn’t suppose to be up because branches are not even aware of it. But he says that apple pay will probably be released before the debit card, which means thta for a little bit Apple pay would only work for credit card with BMO
Saw this on Twitter. Hmm
That’s great news then 🙂
that’s just for Credit card imo, debit will not work because they don’t have the interac flash
I work at BMO in BC. We have 5 boxes of the new cards at my branch but are awaiting on HQ to give us the go ahead to distribute and upgrade. Hopefully in the next week or two.
Thanks for the update
Do you know if BMO’s HQ will release the new cards across Canada?
If it happens on my birthday (June 4) I’d be a happy camper 😀
It not happening…lol…if you waiting for the debit card….you will have to wait after Apple WWDC keynote announcement…as BMO will offer the Interac flash card by the end of June…but if you have the credit card…you can add it before your BDAY! Happy early BDAY!!! ????????????
ATB has confirmed in-app purchases go live on June 1… Still hoping for Scotia to be on board by then!
Just called BMO and they said the new debit card will only start t obe distributed at the end of june