Learn where to use Apple Pay
You can use Apple Pay in stores, in apps, on the web,1 for public transport in some countries and regions, and in Message Apple.2, 3
In stores
Use Apple Pay wherever you see one of these symbols.4 Or search for Apple Pay in Maps to see nearby stores that accept Apple Pay.
In China mainland, use Apple Pay wherever you see one of these symbols.
In Japan, use Apple Pay wherever you see the EMV Contactless symbol. If you have one of the logos below, you can also pay with Apple Pay. Make sure you tell the staff which card you want to pay with at the checkout.
In the United States, you can use Apple Cash to send and receive money with friends and family.5 And you can make payments to participating businesses in Message Apple on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Vision Pro.
Online and in apps
Use Apple Pay wherever you see the Apple Pay button, Apple Pay listed as a payment method or wherever you see an Apple Pay symbol.
Use on compatible third-party web browsers requires an iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. iPhone and iPad users can use Apple Pay on such third-party web browsers by scanning a code with their iPhone or iPad. Compatible browsers require WebSocket support. Apple Pay on third-party web browsers is available with participating merchants and is not available in all markets.
In addition to accepting Apple Pay, a merchant must accept your card’s payment network. For in-store purchases, the merchant’s payment devices must have NFC Contactless enabled.
In China mainland, you can only use Apple Pay on the web in Safari on compatible iPhone and iPad models that are running iOS 11.2 or later. In China mainland, using Apple Pay with a third-party browser is not available.
Some stores might have this symbol on their card readers and point of sale terminals, but they might not be currently set up to accept contactless payments, including Apple Pay. If you can't use Apple Pay at a store that is displaying the contactless payment symbol, let us know.
Apple Cash services are provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC. Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc., is a service provider of Green Dot Bank for Apple Cash accounts. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Find out more about the Terms and Conditions. Only available in the US on eligible devices. To send and receive money with an Apple Cash account, you must be 18 and a US resident. If you're under 18, your family organiser can set up Apple Cash for you as part of their Apple Cash Family account, but you may not be able to access features that require a supported payment card. Security checks may require more time to make funds available. Apple Cash Family accounts can only send or receive up to USD 2000 within a rolling seven-day period. Tap to Cash transactions can only be used to send or receive up to USD 2000 within a rolling seven-day period. Other limits apply, see Terms & Conditions for details. To access and use all Apple Cash features, you must have an eligible device with Wallet that has the latest version of iOS.
To use Apple Pay, you’ll need a supported card from a participating card issuer. To check whether your card is compatible with Apple Pay, contact your card issuer. Apple Pay is not available in all markets. View Apple Pay countries and regions.
Features are subject to change. Some features, applications and services may not be available in all regions or all languages and may require specific hardware and software. For more information, see Feature Availability.
Apple Pay is a service provided by certain Apple affiliates, as designated by the Apple Pay privacy notice. Neither Apple Inc. nor its affiliates are a bank. Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer.
