Is it mandatory to set up face recognition and/or numeric password to use Apple Pay on iPhone or can you use without?

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 9:36 AM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on Mar 15, 2021 9:38 AM

It is mandatory to have a passcode and Face ID is optional.

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Axel Foley

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Mar 15, 2021 9:38 AM in response to born2runboss

It is mandatory to have a passcode and Face ID is optional.

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Mar 15, 2021 9:45 AM in response to Axel Foley

Got it - thank you Axel!

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Mar 15, 2021 6:17 PM in response to born2runboss

You are welcome.

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Is it mandatory to set up face recognition and/or numeric password to use Apple Pay on iPhone or can you use without?