Apple Pay 12 pro max

Yes, you must use Double Click to active Apple Pay as you have learned. There is no getting away from either using FaceID or your passcode to authenticate your identification.

There is an easer way and that is with an Apple Watch. A double click is involved to activate Apple Pay, however no Face ID or passcode is needed since the watch is on your wrist and authenticated.

Axel F.

You are correct. The option to press the Side Button Twice to activate Apple Pay instantly can be turned OFF in settings. If you turn it OFF then you will not be able to pull up Apple Pay instantly from ANY screen.

If you turn that setting OFF, then you will have to open the Wallet app first and then Double Click the Side Button regardless to activate Apple Pay. Leaving that setting to ON is a feature of convenience to instantly activate Apple Pay from any screen.

Axel F.

Yes. The double click on the side button will bring up the Apple Pay feature with your default card. Once that is done then you can place your iPhone at the Point of Sale terminal and pay for the purchase.

Axel F.