South Western Railway launches Apple Pay on its app and website

South Western Railway has become one of the first UK train operators to launch Apple Pay on its app and website making it even easier for customers to buy their tickets online.

Customers using an apple device such as an iPad or iPhone can use the feature through the SWR app or SWR website when purchasing a ticket.

The Apple Pay feature allows customers to buy a ticket without having to enter their details such as card number and billing address every time they purchase a ticket. Instead, the system uses the card information saved on the device to process the transaction in a matter of seconds.

Using the SWR app also allows customers to use e-tickets which can be saved directly onto a customer’s phone, rather than having to print a ticket at the station before travelling.

Peter Williams, Commercial Director for South Western Railway, said:
"Using our app or our website has always been the easiest way to buy train tickets. We’re constantly looking at new technology to make buying tickets even easier for our customers and this new feature will do just that.”