TORONTO, June 1, 2016 /CNW/ - TD Bank Group (TD) today announced the launch of Apple Pay, giving our customers more choice and convenience with the ability to use iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch* to make purchases using both in-store and within apps.

"We are thrilled to bring Apple Pay to TD, giving customers the ability to make purchases either in-store or within apps.  Our customers expect choice. And they expect their bank to make it easier to live their lives, including offering secure, digital solutions," said Teri Currie, Group Head, Canadian Personal Banking, TD Bank Group.  "With the most debit and credit card customers in Canada, we're excited to offer them yet another way to shop in comfort and pay securely with ease."

TD's launch of Apple Pay in-store transactions and payments within apps reinforces TD's digital leadership.  "We know our customers and employees are excited to see TD launch Apple Pay both in-store and within apps," said Currie. "We look forward to bringing this new offering to our customers, and demonstrating how our suite of digital solutions and industry firsts can make it easier to live their lives."

* Apple Pay is compatible with the following devices:  iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus; iPhone SE; iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro; Apple Watch (paired with iPhone 5 or later)

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves more than 24 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank ®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with approximately 10.7 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$ 1.1 trillion in assets on April 30, 2016. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

SOURCE TD Bank Group