Apple Pay is a digital wallet from Apple which lets you use a compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac to make a secure contactless purchase in stores, within selected apps and participating websites.
Apple Pay is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac with Touch ID, Mac with an Apple Pay enabled iPhone or Apple Watch and the latest OS. For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices, see https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208531.
No, your card details are not stored on the device or in the Cloud. When a card is added to Apple Pay, a Device Account Number replaces the need for the card number.
The Device Account Number is used to make secure purchases in stores and within apps and websites. It will not work if it is compromised in any way and cannot be used outside of the device it is assigned to.
The Device Account Number can be found by opening the Wallet app, tap the card, then tap the symbol in the top right corner, and then scrolling down to find Device Account Number.
No, it does not cost you anything extra to use Apple Pay.
The usual credit or debit charges apply to purchases and some retailers may apply a credit or debit card surcharge to purchases made using any payment method, including Apple Pay, contactless or chip and PIN transactions.
You require an active data plan or Wi-fi connection to add your card to Apple Pay. Based upon your mobile plan and network, additional message and/or data charges may apply.
You do not need to download any additional app to use Apple Pay. The latest version of iOS and watchOS is required to set up cards in Apple Pay. Set up Apple Pay link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204506.
Adding a card to Apple Pay is different depending upon device:
For security purposes, when a new card is added to Apple Pay we’ll ask you to complete a verification check before it can be used with Apple Pay. We’ll either:
Yes, a card can be added to Apple Pay on multiple devices, however the card will need to be added to each device separately.
You can use your device to make a payment using Apple Pay in stores or anywhere you can tap and pay. Apple Pay can also be used within apps or on participating websites wherever they see the buy with Apple Pay mark.
How to use Apple Pay link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201239
When you strap your Apple Watch to your wrist you will be prompted to enter the device passcode. This will enable Apple Pay. If the Apple Watch is removed from your wrist, so skin contact is lost, Wrist Detect detects that skin contact has been lost and Apple Pay and the NFC feature are deactivated.
With your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, you can use Apple Pay to pay within apps when you see Apple Pay as a payment option.
To pay with Apple Pay within an app:
No, there is no transaction limit for Apple Pay transactions. Depending on the store and transaction amount, you might need to sign a receipt or enter your PIN.
You take the item(s) back to the retailer as normal. Some retailers will be able to offer refunds back to the device from which the original payment was made, while other may have to refund the plastic card.
You may need to provide the last four digits of the Device Account Number to the retailer. This can be found by opening the Wallet app and tapping the symbol in the top right corner and then scrolling down to find Device Account Number.
Yes, you will be able to view the last 10 transactions made using Apple Pay on that device within the Wallet app. eftpos transactions made using your SWSbank Visa card with Apple Pay can currently only be viewed via Internet Banking or the SWSbank App.
Transactions will appear as they normally do on a bank or credit card statement.
You may be able to get cash out at selected merchants with your SWSbank Visa card by selecting 'eftpos CHQ' or 'eftpos SAV' in Apple Pay.
Yes, Apple Pay is secure. A unique Device Account Number is securely stored on a chip in the device so payment can be made without any card information having to be shared with the retailer.
Other features which help to keep your payments secure and safe include:
iPhone and iPad
All transactions require authentication using Face ID, Touch ID (if enabled), or by entering the device passcode.
Apple Watch
Payments can only be authorised if the device passcode has been entered and skin contact with the device has not been lost. If the device has been removed from your wrist, Wrist Detect deactivates the NFC feature and Apple Pay. To re-activate the NFC feature and Apple Pay the device passcode has to be entered again.
Please note: you should never share your device passcode, or register more than one person’s Face ID, or Touch ID, while your card is registered to Apple Pay.
The first card added to the Wallet app becomes the default card for that device. To change a default card you must follow these steps:
To remove a card from Apple Pay you must follow these steps:
For more information about managing your cards with Apple Pay visit https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT205583
Please note: if you remove your device passcode or Face ID, Touch ID security feature, or sign out of iCloud, all cards will be removed from Apple Pay on the device.
You should contact us straight away on 1800 648 027 so the lost or stolen card can be cancelled and no further purchases made. When the replacement card is issued we will automatically update Apple Pay with your new card details. You can continue to make purchases using Apple Pay before your new card arrives.
You may be limited to transactions under $100 until your new PIN arrives.
Get help if your device is lost or stolen link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201472
If you have the Find My iPhone app you can use it to remotely lock the device and disable the use of the Apple Pay function. Or you can log into iCloud.com and remove all cards from Apple Pay remotely. If you do not have the app you should contact us on 1800 648 027 to request that your card be disable for use with Apple Pay.
Get help if your device is lost or stolen link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201472
You should contact us on 1800 648 027 to request that your card be disable for use with Apple Pay. You should also go to iCloud.com and remove your card from Apple Watch. If you find your Apple Watch you can add your card back by following the same steps you went through when you set the card up with Apple Pay originally.
Get help if your device is lost or stolen link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201472