Why am I unable to use Apple Pay in stores with my iPad

Why am I unable to use Apple Pay in stores with my iPad Pro?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 14

Posted on Apr 3, 2021 12:29 PM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Apr 3, 2021 12:35 PM

Because the iPad does not have the NFC chip to interface with the checkout terminals. It lacks the actual hardware for it.

You need an iPhone or Apple Watch with an NFC chip for that.

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Phil0124

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Apr 3, 2021 12:35 PM in response to Sustainable_Wombat

Because the iPad does not have the NFC chip to interface with the checkout terminals. It lacks the actual hardware for it.

You need an iPhone or Apple Watch with an NFC chip for that.

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