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If you’re having trouble using Apple Pay, here are a few things you can check to get things up and running again.
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Check if your device is compatible
apple id is the account you use to access Apple services. If you’ve used other Apple services such as iCloud, sign in to the App Store with the same Apple ID.
If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one.
use apple pay in stores, you need an iPhone 6 or later, or apple watch To pay in apps and on websites in Safari, you need an iPhone 6 or later, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 3 or later. You can use apple pay on your MacBook Pro with Touch ID or MacBook Air with Touch ID.
To see if your device is compatible with Apple Pay, check the system requirements for your device.
Update to the latest version of iOS
One of the first things you should do if Apple Pay is not working is to check that you are using the latest version of iOS. To do this, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If there is an update available, download and install it.
If you are using the latest version of iOS and you are still having trouble, the next thing to check is whether your bank or card issuer supports Apple Pay.
Check that you’re using the right Apple ID
use apple pay you need to set it up on your iPhone or iPad first. Once you’ve done that, you use apple pay in stores, in apps and online.
If you’re trying use apple pay and it’s not working, here are a few things you can check:
– Make sure that you’re using the right Apple ID. You need to be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID that you use for App Store, iTunes Store or iBooks Store purchases.
– Make sure that you’re using an eligible device. You can use Apple Pay on iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus or later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 or later, and iPod touch (6th generation) or later.
– Make sure that your device is running the latest version of iOS. To check for updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update.
– If you have an iPhone XS Max or an iPhone XR and want to pay with Apple Pay using Face ID, make sure that TrueDepth camera is clean and unobstructed.
Make sure Apple Pay is set up
If you’re having trouble using Apple Pay, there are a few things you can check:
– Make sure your device is compatible with Apple Pay.
– Check that you have the latest version of iOS.
– Make sure you’ve set up Apple Pay on your device.
– Check that you’re using a supported card.
If you’re still having trouble, contact your bank or card issuer.
Check your payment method
To use Apple Pay, you need a supported iPhone or iPad.*
On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
Tap your Apple ID card, then turn on Allow Payments on this device.
If you can’t add a card to Wallet to use with Apple Pay, check Apple Pay in Settings. If you see No Cards Added, tap Add Card. If you don’t see Add Card or No Cards Added after tapping , contact your bank or card issuer.
Check for a software issue
If you can’t use Apple Pay on the App Store or in iTunes, make sure that you’re using the latest version of iOS or macOS, and that your device meets the minimum system requirements.
If you’re using an iPhone 6 or later, the latest version of iOS is 13.2. If you can’t install the latest version of iOS, try updating your iPhone to the latest version of iOS 12.
Make sure that you have a strong Internet connection, and then try to use Apple Pay again.
