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Dunkin' Donuts makes Apple Pay available via mobile app

Dunkin' Donuts announced that customers may use Apple Pay to reload their Dunkin' Donuts Card via the Dunkin' Mobile App.Mobile App.

December 8, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced that customers may use Apple Pay to reload their Dunkin' Donuts Card via the Dunkin' Mobile App.Mobile App. With Apple Pay, Dunkin' Donuts guests can use their iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus to purchase, gift or reload virtual Dunkin' Donuts cards through the Dunkin' Mobile App for payment for Dunkin' Donuts food, beverages and merchandise, according to a company press release.

"Apple Pay represents an important step in our ongoing commitment to leverage the best technologies to help busy, on-the-go people enjoy our full menu of coffees, donuts and sandwiches any time of day, more quickly and conveniently than ever," said Scott Hudler, vice president, Global Consumer Engagement at Dunkin' Brands. "With Apple Pay, we continue to differentiate our brand with a superior guest experience that includes offering a full array of options to reload your card within the Dunkin' Mobile App.

Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay, as when guests add a credit or debit card to Apple Pay the actual card numbers are not stored on the device nor on Apple servers. Instead, a Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on the user's device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code, according to the company.

The Dunkin' Mobile App for mobile payment and gifting enables guests to pay for food, beverages and merchandise at participating U.S. Dunkin' Donuts restaurants by scanning their DD Cards stored in the app either in-store or at the drive-thru. Featuring language settings that enable users to view content in English or Spanish, the Dunkin' Mobile App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone or iPod touch or from the Google Play Store. The Dunkin' Mobile App has been downloaded more than 15 million times since its launch in 2012, the release stated.

Dunkin' Donuts' DD Perks Rewards Program allows members to earn five points for every dollar spent on qualifying purchases at Dunkin' Donuts when they pay using an enrolled Dunkin' Donuts Card. Once a member accrues 200 points, he or she receives a coupon for a free any-size beverage of their choice, redeemable at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants. DD Perks members also receive a coupon for a free, any-size beverage upon enrollment and on their birthday.