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One of the great things about using Apple Pay is that it can be accepted at a wide range of online stores. In this blog post, we’ll run through some of the major online retailers that accept Apple Pay.
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Introduction
Apple Pay is a Mobile Payment and Digital Wallet service by Apple Inc. that allows users to make payments in person, in iOS apps, and on the web. It digitizes and can replace a credit or debit card chip and PIN transaction at a contactless-capable point-of-sale terminal. It is similar to contactless payments already used in many countries, with the addition of two-factor authentication via Touch ID, PIN, or passcode. The service was announced on September 9, 2014, and launched on October 20, 2014, in the United States. Originally limited to online shopping within apps and websites that have partnered with Apple, Apple Pay was expanded to retail stores and restaurants in the United States on October 18, 2015 () and has since been extended to numerous other countries around the world.
As of February 2021, Apple Pay had 286 million users worldwide.
What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a digital wallet service from Apple that lets users make payments in-store, in apps, and on the web. It’s similar to other digital wallets like Google Pay and Samsung Pay, but it can only be used with Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad,apple watch and Mac. You use apple pay to buy things in stores that accept contactless payments, or to pay for items online or in apps.
How to use Apple Pay
Apple Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Apple Inc. that lets users make payments in person, in iOS apps, and on the web. It’s similar to other mobile payment systems like Android Pay and Samsung Pay.
You use apple pay to pay for goods and services at any store that accepts contactless payments, as well as in certain apps and on websites. use apple pay in a store, you just need to hold your iPhone near the contactless reader with your finger on Touch ID. You can use apple pay with apple watch or iPad.
If you’re paying for something online or in an app, you use apple pay without having to sign up for a new account or entering any card details. Apple Pay is accepted at a growing number of online stores and apps – we’ve listed some of the biggest names below.
Which online stores accept Apple Pay?
You can use Apple Pay to make purchases in a number of online stores, including many of the most popular retailers. A full list of stores that accept Apple Pay can be found on Apple’s website. Some of the biggest names in online shopping that accept Apple Pay include Amazon, eBay, Target, and Walmart. You can also use Apple Pay to make donations to many charities.
How to set up Apple Pay
You can use Apple Pay in stores, restaurants, taxis, laundrymats, and many other places. To pay in stores, look for the Apple Pay or contactless payment symbols. You can also use Apple Pay within certain apps and on participating websites using Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
You can set up Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch. To pay in stores with your iPhone or iPad, you need iOS 11.2 or later. And to pay in stores with your iPhone and Watch, you need iOS 8.2 or later on your iPhone and watchOS 2.0 or later on your Watch
To set up Apple Pay on your iPhone:
Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.
Add a new credit card or debit card by tapping the plus sign . Use the camera to enter your card information or enter it manually.
To set up Apple Pay on your iPad:
Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.
Add a new credit card or debit card by tapping the plus sign . Use the camera to enter your card information if you’re using an iPad with Face IDor Touch ID. Or enter it manually if you’re using an iPad Pro (11-inch)or iPad Pro (12.9-inch)(3rd generation).
To set upApple Payon your iPod touch:
Go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay.
Add a new credit card by tapping the plus sign . Use the camera to enter your card information if you’re using an iPod touch with Face IDor Touch ID. Or enter it manually if you’re using an iPod touch (6thgeneration).
How to troubleshoot Apple Pay
If you’re having trouble using Apple Pay in a store, restaurant, or other merchant, here are some things you can check:
Make sure that you’re using an iPhone 6 or later, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 3 or later. You can use Apple Pay in Safari on any of these devices:
-iPhone SE
-iPhone 6s
-iPhone 6s Plus
-iPhone 6
-iPhone 6 Plus
-iPad Pro
-iPad Air 2
-iPad mini 3
-iPad mini 4
To use Apple Pay in a store, your device must have iOS 8.1 or later installed and must have NFC turned on. You can check if your device has NFC capabilities by opening the Settings app and tapping Wallet & Apple Pay. If you don’t see an option to Add a Credit or Debit Card under the Wallet section, then your device doesn’t have NFC capabilities.
If you’ve recently updated your device to iOS 8.1 and can’t add a credit or debit card to Wallet, learn what to do.
Conclusion
In summary, the following online stores accept Apple Pay: Amazon, Best Buy, Costco, CVS, Disney, Dunkin’ Donuts, Etsy, Expedia, FandangoNOW, GameStop, GrubHub, Hilton, Hulu, Instacart, Nike, Office Depot/Office Max, Panera Bread, Philips Hue, Postmates, Priceline.com/Booking.com , Samuel Adams , Sephora , Staples , Target , Starbucks , The Home Depot , Tickets.com , T-Mobile , Uber/Uber Eats , Whole Foods Market.
