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Apple Pay MacBook Pro double click to pay locks the computer

I don't use Touch ID and I fight with this every time I try to use Apple Pay on my MacBook Pro. Whenever I use Apple Pay I get prompted to double click the Touch ID button to pay but it keeps locking my computer. I've tried doing it in different time intervals etc.. but it takes about 20 times of having to put my password in to unlock my computer before it finally works.


Does anyone else have this problem or am I doing something wrong?

MacBook Pro (2021)

Posted on Apr 7, 2023 3:31 PM

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Posted on May 6, 2024 11:47 PM

I had this issue and found a page on Stack Exchange that resolves it. Go to System Settings > Touch ID & Passwords and toggle Use Touch ID for Apple Pay off, then back on. You'll need to re-enter your admin password when turning it back on.

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Mar 16, 2024 12:24 PM in response to Jeff Donald

I don't have Apple Pay enabled on my iPhone (where i do use biometrics and agree they are much more secure).


As for my macbook, I don't use it around other people and it doesn't leave my home. There are other minor personal/use reasons but that's the deciding factor.


I assume the experts base their recommendation on thinking people will want to use their device around others and people reuse and create simplistic passcode/words. But i'm happy to hear other possible reasons.

Apple Pay MacBook Pro double click to pay locks the computer

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