If you are the owner of an Apple smart watch, you will see the steps needed to add bank cards to Apple Pay for Apple Watch.
For those who frequently use contactless plates, Apple Watch devices are very useful when making payments. It is much more convenient to make a contactless payment with your wrist, than to use the bank card or even iPhone directly.
Before you can use this simple and safe method for Apple Pay from Apple Watch, you need to add bank cards or transport vouchers (tickets for transport) can be added to the Wallet (electronic wallet) application.
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How do you add bank cards to Apple Pay for Apple Watch
There are several ways you can add bank cards or transport tickets to Apple Pay for Apple Watch. These can be added to the Wallet app on the iPhone, either directly from the Apple Watch.
Add bank card directly from the Wallet app for Apple Watch
If you want to add banking or transport vouchers to Apple Watch, all you have to do is follow the steps below:
1. Make sure you have Apple Watch put in hand and is unlocked with the access code (PIN).
2. Go to the list of apps and open the Wallet app - this app is developed by Apple, so its use does not present risks. The application is installed on all compatible Apple devices. (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch).
3. Press the option ”Add Card"Then press"Debit or Credit Card"Or on"Travel Card“.
4. In the logo screen Apple Pay, run down, then press the "Continue" button.
5. Next you need to enter your credit or debit card data. You need the card number, the expiry date, CVV, the verification code issued by the bank. Verification methods can vary depending on the bank.
At the end of this process, the bank card or the transport ticket will be added to Apple Pay for Apple Watch.
Adding credit or debit card on Apple Watch from the Watch app for iPhone
Adding Credit or Debit Card Card on Apple Watch are somewhat similar to the above, only this time you will need to open the app Watch (by which Apple Watch is administered) and go to the options “Wallet & Apple Pay” → “Add Card”. Select the card type you want to add to Apple Pay (Debit or Credit Card / Transit Card), then follow the steps indicated.
If you choose to add a card and the issuing bank does not appear in the list of those suggested by the application, go to the "ADD a different card" option.
After the completion of this process, the card chosen by you will be added to the Apple Pay app for Apple Watch.
How to pay with Apple Watch through Apple Pay
All you have to do is press twice quickly on the Apple Watch button, select the card with which you want to pay, then approach it to your device POS of the seller. Data transfer is done almost instantly using technology NFC.
Related: How to delete an Apple Pay bank card on the iPhone (2023 - How to)
Good to know:
Can make payments with Apple Watch when iPhone is closed or is not in the proximity of Apple Watch, even if this is not the model ”Cellular"The NFC connection will allow the Apple Watch query by the merchant's device.
If you have more more bank cards added on the Apple Watch, you can Choose a default card for payments. Open the Wallet app for Apple Watch, go to the frame you want to set up for payments, hold it then slide from top until you first in the card list.
