Devices compatible with Apple Pay

Learn which iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac models are compatible with Apple Pay and where you can use them for your purchases and payments.

Compatible iPhone models

  • iPhone models with Face ID

  • iPhone models with Touch ID, except iPhone 5s

To see if your iPhone supports Apple Pay, identify your iPhone model.1

Use Apple Pay with a compatible iPhone for purchases and payments

Compatible iPad models

  • iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini models with Touch ID or Face ID

To see if your iPad supports Apple Pay, identify your iPad model.

Use Apple Pay with a compatible iPad for purchases and payments

Compatible Apple Watch models

  • Apple Watch Series 1 and later

To see if your Apple Watch supports Apple Pay, identify your Apple Watch.

Use Apple Pay with a compatible Apple Watch for purchases and payments

Compatible Mac models

  • Mac models with Touch ID

  • Mac models introduced in 2012 or later with an Apple Pay-enabled iPhone or Apple Watch

  • Mac computers with Apple silicon that are paired with a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Use Apple Pay with a compatible Mac for purchases and payments

Compatible Apple Vision Pro models

  • Apple Vision Pro

Use Apple Pay with a compatible Vision Pro for purchases and payments

  1. To use Apple Pay for purchases in Chile and Vietnam, you need an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 12.5.2 or later. To use with Apple Watch, you need a Watch Series 4 or later with watchOS 9.0 or later. Apple Watch must be paired with an iPhone 8 or later.

  2. To use Apple Pay for purchases in stores in Japan, you need an iPhone 8 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 3 or later. You can also use an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, or Apple Watch Series 2 that was purchased in Japan. Learn how to tell whether your device was purchased in Japan.

  3. In China mainland, you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on a compatible iPhone or iPad with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. In the Netherlands, you can use Apple Pay on the web only on a compatible iPhone or iPad.

  4. Not all iPhone and Apple Watch models are compatible with transit systems. See which devices are compatible in Japan, China mainland, and other places where you can ride transit.

  5. United States only. Sending and receiving money with Apple Pay and the Apple Cash card are services provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more about the Terms and Conditions.

  6. Not all iPhone and Apple Watch models are compatible with student ID cards in the U.S. Check with your school card office for more information. See which iPhone models support Express Cards with power reserve.

  7. In some countries or regions, Messages for Business will become available on a rolling basis.

  8. In China mainland, using Apple Pay within apps on a compatible Mac is not available.

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