Spotify to add in-app payment functionality to circumvent Apple’s 30% fee

Spotify to add in-app payment functionality to circumvent Apple’s 30% fee،

Spotify, like many other services that sell subscription-based products, does the entire payment process through Apple if they want their products to reach iOS users.

Apple has imposed a 30% fee on in-app purchases of digital goods and services for a very long time. This is one of the reasons why companies like Epic have filed lawsuits to try to end the monopoly that Apple imposes on the iOS app market.

Starting this year, things are likely to change, at least in parts of Europe. Thanks to the effects of the Digital Markets Act, Apple may be forced to prevent other companies from selling digital goods and services through their own official channels rather than through the App Store.

Spotify announcement earlier today he was planning to take the first step towards “independence” in just a few months. With the DMA rolling out on March 7, Spotify users in the European Union (EU) will be able to make in-app purchases directly from the app.

Spotify to add in-app payment feature to bypass Apple's 30% fee

According to the streaming company, “Apple had these rules where we couldn't tell you about deals, how much something cost, or even where or how to buy it..” On March 7, Spotify will be able to share details about offers, promotions and more advantageous payment options in the EU.

More importantly, Spotify mentions that it will no longer have to pay the mandatory 30% tax imposed by Apple since it is prohibited by the DMA.

Apple has not yet reacted to the DMA, but it is required to comply with the law if it wants to continue operating in the European area.

That being said, if you're in the European Union, you'll soon be able to purchase a Premium subscription or audiobook (or even upgrade your plan) with just a few clicks.