The hardest part of using Apple Pay is setting it up and adding your credit or debit card to the Wallet app, and that’s as easy as entering your card information. Once you set it up, you can use Apple Pay for contactless checkout at most retailers with your iPhone or even an Apple Watch, and also use it at checkout from many online stores that accept Apple Pay.
How to use Apple Pay
That’s it, Apple Pay is as easy as apple pie. Sorry, I had to. Also: How to add your transit card to Apple Wallet Also: How to add your driver’s license to Apple Wallet Next, you’ll be prompted to enter your card information and edit your settings, like choosing a default payment card. Apple will then make contact with the card issuer to verify your payment information is valid, and you’ll be ready to use Apple Pay once this step is completed. It typically takes no more than a few minutes to verify your information with your bank or card issuer. The payment with Apple Pay will only work if the payment terminal accepts contactless payments via NFC.
How do I set up Apple Pay from my iPhone Settings?
To set up Apple Pay, you just need to go to your iPhone’s Settings and follow these steps: Once you add your card to your Wallet, you can edit your settings to suit your needs. You can choose to enable Apple Cash, enable the double-click side button to work as a shortcut for Apple Pay, add Express Transit Cards to pay for transit automatically without passcode or Face ID, edit your transaction information like default card, shipping address and contact info, and toggle payments on Mac on and off.
Where can I use Apple Pay?
You can use Apple Pay with an iPhone or Apple Watch at checkout wherever there is a payment terminal with NFC. Most retailers have them at the checkout counter, with some exceptions. Just look for the NFC symbol on the card reader or an Apple Pay logo. Some banks even support Apple Pay at NFC-enabled ATMs so you can make withdrawals or access your account.
What is NFC?
NFC stands for near-field communication. It’s a technology that employs magnetic field induction to allow wireless communication between two electronic devices at a short range, typically less than 4 centimeters or 1.5 inches.
Can I use Apple Pay online?
In addition using Apple Pay at stores, you can also use it in some apps and with some online retailers that support it. There are a lot of online merchants that accept Apple Pay just like they take PayPal or a credit card at checkout. And on top of being more secure, using Apple Pay online is more convenient as you don’t need to enter your shipping address or card number to check out. Etsy, Starbucks, and Uber Eats, just to name a few, all accept Apple Pay. Also: How can I keep my credit card details from being stolen online? To use Apple Pay online, choose Apple Pay at checkout from your iPhone or other Apple device, if it’s available. Next, you’ll be prompted to either enter your passcode or use Face ID to authorize the payment. After this, you’ll be able to check out as usual with your Apple Pay information already filled in, so you won’t need to sign in again or enter your card information.
What is Apple Cash?
Apple Cash is a digital card in your Apple Wallet that you can use to send or receive money through the Messages app. Similar to with Venmo or Cash App, you can use Apple Cash to send a friend money to reimburse them for a meal, for example, and that friend can check out with their accumulated Apple Cash at merchants that support Apple Pay. Some services from Apple offer rewards, like cash back on its credit cards, which also translate into Apple Cash.
How to use Apple Pay on Apple Watch?
The days of “I forgot my wallet” are long gone. Once you add a card to your Apple Wallet, you enable Apple Pay on your iPhone. But if you have an active Apple Watch linked to that iPhone, you can also use Apple Pay with just your watch, even if you don’t have your iPhone on you when you check out. Also: How to pair an Apple Watch with an iPhone In order to use Apple Pay for contactless payments with your Apple Watch, you need to set up the Apple Wallet in your watch by adding your credit or debit cards to it separately. Just adding them to your iPhone won’t enable them on other Apple devices. To add your payment card to your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
Is Apple Pay secure?
Using Apple Pay or Google Pay at checkout is more secure than swiping or inserting your card. Apple Pay works by ensuring your credit or debit card number and information is encrypted and never shared with the merchant when you check out. A new code is created each time you pay somewhere that accepts Apple Pay, making your financial data safer from being cloned or stolen.
