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The region setting for this device cannot be used with Apple Pay

When I try to add my card on my credit card app, I am getting an error message that says, "CANNOT ADD CARDS: The region setting for this device cannot be used with Apple Pay." How do I resolve this?

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 5:26 PM

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Jan 1, 2023 12:42 PM in response to natalieschiller

Hello natalieschiller,


The error you are receiving might indicate that you are in a region where Apple Pay is not supported. The following information provides supported Apple Pay regions:


"Apple Pay is accepted anywhere you see these symbols and marks in stores, within apps, and on the web in Safari. You can add your credit, debit, or prepaid cards from participating banks and card issuers in these countries and regions:


Africa

  

South Africa

 

Learn about participating banks and card issuers in Africa.

Asia-Pacific

   

Australia

China mainland*

Hong Kong

Japan

Macao

Malaysia

New Zealand

Singapore

Taiwan

 

Learn about participating banks and card issuers in Asia-Pacific.

* In China mainland, you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on compatible iPhone and iPad models using iOS 11.2 or later.

Europe

   

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Greenland

Guernsey

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Isle of Man

Italy

Kazakhstan

Jersey

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Ukraine

United Kingdom

Vatican City

 

Learn about participating banks in Europe.

Latin America and the Caribbean

  

Argentina

Colombia

Costa Rica

Brazil

Mexico

Peru

 

Learn about participating banks in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Middle East

  

Bahrain

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Palestine

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

 

Learn about participating banks in the Middle East.

North America

   

Canada

The United States

 

Learn about participating banks in North America.

Sending and receiving money with Apple Pay and the Apple Cash card are available only in the U.S. These services are provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC.

Apple Card is available only in the U.S. Apple Card is issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch."


Cheers.

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