I want Apple to have my bank integrate the Apple Pay feature - it has taken far too long and I am determined on figuring out why and resolve this issue.

Apple support's article:

Apple Pay participating banks in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East - Apple Support

says:

"Apple Pay works with many of the major credit and debit cards from the top banks. Just add your supported cards and continue to get all the rewards, benefits, and security of your cards.

We’re working with more banks to support Apple Pay. If you don’t see your bank below, check back soon.

Some cards from participating banks might not be supported in Apple Pay. Contact your bank for more information".

Also lists:

Norway

• Adyen
• American Express
• Bank Norwegian
• Bank of America
• BRAbank
• CleverCards
• Curve
• Danske Bank
• EnterCard Group AB
• Fana Sparebank
• Handelsbanken
• iCard
• Komplett Bank
• Lunar Bank
• Monese
• N26
• Nordea
• Northmill
• OBOS-banken
• Payhawk
• Payquicker
• Paysera
• Resurs Bank
• Revolut
• Santander Consumer Finance
• SAS Travel Wallet
• Sbanken
• SEB
• Sparebanken Sogn og Fjordane
• Sparebanken Vest
• ST1
• Storebrand
• SumUp
• Wise
• Zen.com