Switzerland’s Competition Commission opens probe into Apple’s Tap-to-Pay practices

Tap to Pay on iPhone
Switzerland’s Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Apple over its control of contactless payments on iOS devices.
The probe focuses on whether Apple abuses a dominant position by restricting third-party mobile payment providers’ access to the iPhone’s NFC chip, thereby hindering competition with Apple Pay in physical stores.
Key points from the official statement:Apple controls the entire NFC payment ecosystem on iOS