LONDON -- We knew it was coming, and we now seem to have a date.
Apple's payment service Apple Pay, which launched in the U.S. last year, was revealed to be coming to the UK at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) last month.
According to retail sources at 9to5mac, as well as an internal memo circulated at retailers Waitrose, the launch date looks set to be Tuesday, July 14.
The UK is the first territory to adopt Apple Pay outside the U.S. and it will see over 250,000 locations accepting the service, with a transaction cap of £20, which is believed to rise to £30 by the end of the year.
Several major banks and the London Underground will accept payments. Boots, BP, Costa Coffee, KFC, M&S, McDonald's, Nando's, New Look, Pret A Manger and of course the Apple Stores are among the high street chains that will work with the service.
Apple Pay allows customers to pay for goods and services using their iPhone or Apple Watch via the Wallet app on their device.
Apple will start training their staff on Apple Pay on July 12, 9to5mac reports.