The UK government website has begun accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay for certain services.

Currently, four services on the GOV.UK website are supported by Apple Pay and Google Pay.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

These include the Global Entry Service, which supports quick entry to the US for UK citizens.

Payments for online basic DBS checks, which are conducted prior to allowing one to work in certain sectors, also accepts the two mobile payment services.

Same is the case with Registered Traveller Service, which facilitates the process of entering the UK for frequent visitors from non-EU countries.

Besides, Electronic Visa Waiver Service that is used by people from four Middle East countries to travel to the UK easily can now be made with Apple Pay and Google Pay.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Plans are on to extend the reach of Apple Pay and Google Pay to local government, police and NHS organisations as well.

The GOV.UK website initially supported payments via credit and debit cards.

GOV.UK Pay lead product manager Till Wirth said: “Allowing people to pay for government services through Apple Pay and Google Pay means they won’t have to enter their credit or debit card information when making payments.

“This innovation will increase the convenience and security of GOV.UK Pay for users and hopefully make their experience online a lot easier.”