Thales and Vipps Revolutionize Digital Payments with Launch of NFC Payments on iOS, Reaching One Million Users

Thales and Vipps Revolutionize Digital Payments with Launch of NFC Payments on iOS, Reaching One Million Users

(IN BRIEF) Thales is excited to announce its continued support for Vipps, Norway’s mobile wallet leader, as it reaches over one million users for mobile contactless payments. Vipps is the first third-party wallet to offer NFC payments on iOS, powered by Thales’ D1 technology. This breakthrough allows users to securely digitize payment cards and make contactless payments using their smartphones. The platform’s scalability and security are key to Vipps’ growth, and the upcoming expansion to include Visa and Mastercard will broaden its reach internationally. Thales’ D1 platform continues to drive innovation in digital payments, providing flexible and secure solutions for financial institutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÉFENSE, 15-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales is proud to support the success of Vipps, Norway’s leading mobile wallet, which surpassed one million users for mobile contactless payments as of December 2024. Vipps users are the first to enjoy a third-party mobile contactless payment solution on iOS, powered by Thales D1 technology, which securely digitizes payment cards on smartphones.

This achievement underscores Thales’ continued leadership in digital payments, highlighting its commitment to advancing innovation at scale in collaboration with financial institutions. Vipps has become the first third-party wallet on iOS to launch NFC payments for iPhone and Android devices—an industry milestone. Thales provided the technological foundation for this breakthrough through its D1 platform, ensuring a secure, scalable, and seamless experience for Norwegian users.

A key moment for the payments industry

In just 24 hours after launching, over 200,000 digital cards were activated, demonstrating the demand for secure, efficient digital payment solutions. Thales D1 technology enabled Vipps users to obtain a digital payment card in just seconds and use it for contactless payments, with real-time transaction notifications on their iPhones. Since launch, Vipps has offered a fast and convenient alternative to traditional mobile wallets for daily purchases.

Currently supporting Norway’s domestic BankAxept cards, Vipps will soon expand its reach to include international payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, allowing it to extend its services across borders.

Driving innovation with Thales D1 platform

Designed for cutting-edge solutions, the Thales D1 platform empowered Vipps to integrate contactless payment functionality into their wallet. This achievement highlights the platform’s versatility and scalability, ensuring it remains adaptable to evolving customer needs and enables the addition of new innovative features.

The cloud-based D1 platform operates in real-time, seamlessly integrating with existing systems. It enables Thales clients to meet current demands for secure, flexible, and instant payment services, such as modern card issuing, tokenization, and transaction monitoring, while also preparing for future payment developments.

Rune Garborg, CEO of Vipps MobilePay, commented, “Our goal at Vipps is to simplify life for both individuals and businesses. Reaching one million users for contactless payments demonstrates a real demand. We’re excited for our users to soon add Visa and Mastercard to Vipps, allowing them to pay globally with just their phones. Our partnership with Thales has been crucial in making this possible.”

François Chaffard, Vice President of Digital Payment Services at Thales, added, “Thanks to strong collaboration between our teams, we met ambitious deadlines and delivered a high-performance, reliable service that handled the initial surge in demand and continues to perform well under heavy usage. The D1 platform plays a vital role in enabling innovative digital payment services, allowing financial players to grow and stay competitive in the ever-evolving payments landscape.”

Through this achievement, Thales reaffirms its role as a trusted partner in the digital payments ecosystem, empowering financial institutions to deliver flexible, forward-looking solutions that meet the changing needs of consumers.

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SOURCE: Thales