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What You Need Before You Start
To pay someone using Apple Pay, make sure you have:
- An iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch with Apple Pay set up
- Apple Cash enabled in the Wallet app
- A verified Apple ID with two-factor authentication
- iMessage enabled
Both you and the person you’re paying must be in a region where Apple Cash is supported.
Method 1: Pay Someone Using iMessage (Most Common Way)
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- Open the Messages app
- Start a conversation with the person you want to pay
- Tap the Apple Pay button (Apple Cash icon)
- Enter the amount you want to send
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- Confirm using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode
The money is sent instantly and added to the recipient’s Apple Cash balance.
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- Tap your Apple Cash card
- Tap Send
- Choose a contact from your list
- Enter the amount
- Confirm the payment
This method is useful if you don’t want to open Messages.
How the Payment Is Funded
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- Apple Cash balance is used first
- If your balance is low, a linked debit card may be used (depending on settings)
Credit cards usually cannot be used to send Apple Cash payments.
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