Tuesday, 21 February 2023 | 13:46
Aulia Hafisa
Apple Pay illustration (Josh Edelson/AFP)

TheIndonesia.id - Apple Pay has not been widely used in Indonesia. However, in some countries, Apple Pay is a convenient option for online and in-person shopping. If you haven't known how to use Apple Pay, you come to the right place. This guide will show the steps of how to use Apple Pay. 

Apple Pay can be a super handy way to pay for things. Any physical merchant that accepts contactless payments can usually also accept Apple Pay, so you can use your phone or even your Apple Watch easily. You can even use Apple Pay to pay internationally. 

First, you need to activate your Apple Pay on your preferred device. Here is how to set up Apple Pay on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. 

How to set up Apple Pay on iPhone

The easiest way to set up your Apple Pay is by using your iPhone. All you need to do is add a credit card or debit card.

How to set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch

If you have an Apple Watch, you can also set up your Apple Pay there. 

If you already have cards set up on other Apple devices, you will be able to add these within the watch simply by selecting the card you want, tapping Add, and entering the card's CVV code. 

How to set up Apple Pay on iPad and Mac

You can add Apple Pay to your Mac or iPad also.

Before setting up Apple Pay on the mac or iPad, you have to double-check whether your device is compatible or not - based on the operating system you have on the device. For Mac, you have to have a device that has Touch ID and can then use Apple Pay to spend online easily. 

Here is how to add a card to Apple Pay on Mac or iPad

How to use Apple Pay?

Apple Wallet (Apple)

Apple Pay works to allow Apple device users to add card details to their Apple digital wallet and to make contactless payments out and about, without needing to carry any physical cards. 

What you have to do is just hold your phone near the payment terminal and double-click the side button. 

If you are in a store and want to pay with Apple Pay on your iPhone or Apple Watch, you have to do these steps.

If you are paying for something online, simply choose Apple Pay as the payment option when you are at checkout. Then, follow the prompts to enter your passcode or biometrics.

You won't need to enter your shipping or billing information, as it will prepopulate the store's checkout.