The British government is now accepting Apple and Google Pay for some services (via iTV and Apple Insider). Citizens can use their phones to pay for four services at present, with more to receive the capability later this year.

The effort is part of a trial service from the ministry. UK citizens can use their phone’s payment systems to pay for fees with a fingerprint or via facial recognition related to the Global Entry Service (for expedited entry to the US), the Registered Traveller Service (for frequent travelers to the UK from non-EU countries), the Electronic Visa Waiver Service (for travelers from four Middle Eastern countries visiting the UK), and basic online disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks (fees for people…

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