How to Get Started with Apple Pay

Mobile wallets are a secured and quick method of payment. Now, the majority of people prefer using mobile wallets instead of cash or cards. Apple Pay is among one of those mobile wallets. 51% of the world’s population is now considering contactless payment methods, consist of mobile wallets.

While you register with Apple mobile wallet, make sure your device is suitable. Apple mobile wallets can only work on iPhones, Mack books, iPads, and Apple watches and will not support old gadgets such as iPhone 5s.

First, you have to download the newest version of ios, watchOS, or macOS according to your device to register your Apple mobile wallet. Finally, you must check if your credit card is registered to the Apple Payment Application. Verify if your card issuer has a contract with Apple. It will not be a problem as Apple mobile wallet remains a partner with various topmost card issuing companies. But it will not harm to verify twice.

Here is detailed guidance on how to get started with Apple mobile wallet on your Apple device.

1. Process of Setting up Apple Payment App on iPhone

Your Apple mobile is a gadget that you can carry with you everywhere, so you must set up the mobile wallet in it first.

• Download the Wallet application on your device.

• There is a + button on the screen’s top right corner. Click on it.

• Therefore, click on “Continue”.

• Select your card type if it is a credit or debit or Apple card. If you have an Apple card, then you do not have to select the choice.

• This step is for those who have a new card. Scan the upper portion of the card with your device’s camera, or you can enter details of the card such as name and card number manually. After, click on “Next”.

• Add the card’s security number and expiry date. Then click on “Next”.

• Go through the terms and conditions cautiously and agree to them.

• Verify the entire process by email or text, or call. Add the verification code when asked. Then tap “Next”.

• Your data will get verified by the card-issuing company or the bank. After completing the verification process click on “Next” to use Apple mobile wallet.

2. Process of Setting up Apple Payment App on your iPad

• Start by opening the settings on your iPad.

• Scroll through the options and click on “Wallet & Apple Pay”. Then tap “Add card”.

• On the pay set up a display, click on “Continue”.

• Scan the upper section of the card with your gadget’s camera, or enter the card information such as name and card number physically. After that, click on “Next”. This step is only for new cards.

• Enter the expiry date of the card and security number. After that tap “Next”.

• Read the terms and conditions and tap to agree.

• The app will verify by sending an email or text or making a call. Enter the verifying code which the app just sent when asked and proceed to “Next”.

• The card issuer or the bank will authenticate your data. After authentication, click on “Next” to make payments with your card.

3. Process of Setting up Apple Payment App on your Apple Watch:

• Open your iPhone’s Watch application. Move to the My Watch option.

• Click on “Wallet & Apple Pay”. Therefore “Add card”.

• There, on the pay set up a tab, click on “Continue”.

• In case of a new card, scan the front part of your card with your Apple device. You may also enter your card description, like name and card number, manually. Then proceed to “Next”.

• Enter the card’s validation date and security numbers. Then click “Next”.

• Go through the terms and conditions and then agree.

• Choose an authentication process either by email or call, or text. Enter the authentication code when asked. Then go to “Next”.

• Your data will get justified and confirmed by your bank or the card-issuing company. Then proceed to “Next” to begin with your Apple mobile wallet.