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Apple Pay coming to Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A announced the national rollout of Apple Pay

February 9, 2016

Chick-fil-A announced the national rollout of Apple Pay, which will provide customers added convenience with a secure and private way to pay, according to a company press release. Apple Pay will be introduced in a gradual rollout to each Chick-fil-A Restaurant and will be available chain-wide by late 2016. Apple Pay is available in addition to Chick-fil-A's own Mobile Pay technology, which is accessible via the Chick-fil-A app, according to the release.

When a customer adds a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on the customer's device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code.

"Chick-fil-A is focused on using technology to provide convenient ways for guests to interact with our restaurants," said Michael Lage, senior manager of Digital Experience for Chick-fil-A. "The rollout of Apple Pay is an exciting new opportunity for Chick-fil-A to continue that focus."

Apple Pay allows users to continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by credit and debit cards. In stores, Apple Pay works with iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch.