all the requirements seem to match, but when clicking to set up savings it shows a message saying Apple pay is unavailable (apple pay services are currently unavailable. Please try again later)
any advice on how to troubleshoot?
iPhone 13 Pro
I’m unsure what sabings is, but I’ll assume it’s Apple Savings. More than likely, it just involves updating the iOS on your iPhone to iOS 16.5. But I’ve included a list of things that may resolve your issue(s) if the update doesn’t resolve your issue.
Sorry to learn you’re experiencing difficulties. Let’s start with the basics and continue to the application for Apple Savings Account. Updating your iPhone to iOS 16.5 or higher is necessary or the application links will not appear. Link to update is below.
What you need to open and maintain an account
iPhone must be updated to latest version of iOS, 16.5 or higher, this requires an iPhone 8 or higher.
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
iPhone must be updated or you can’t apply. Your Apple Cash account must be verified to transfer funds from Apple Cash account.
Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support
Once you’ve checked and verified the above requirements, you can apply for Apple Savings Account by following the steps in this support article.
Set up and use Savings in Apple Wallet - Apple Support
If you would like to view a post with screenshots showing each step, follow this link.
Why can't I open an Apple Savings account? - Apple Community
Please do not confuse Settings app for Wallet app! The Wallet app is where you start to navigate to for approval for Apple Savings account.
If you experience issues, please let us know by adding a comment to your post.
I’m unsure what sabings is, but I’ll assume it’s Apple Savings. More than likely, it just involves updating the iOS on your iPhone to iOS 16.5. But I’ve included a list of things that may resolve your issue(s) if the update doesn’t resolve your issue.
Sorry to learn you’re experiencing difficulties. Let’s start with the basics and continue to the application for Apple Savings Account. Updating your iPhone to iOS 16.5 or higher is necessary or the application links will not appear. Link to update is below.
What you need to open and maintain an account
iPhone must be updated to latest version of iOS, 16.5 or higher, this requires an iPhone 8 or higher.
Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
iPhone must be updated or you can’t apply. Your Apple Cash account must be verified to transfer funds from Apple Cash account.
Identity verification for Apple Card or Apple Cash - Apple Support
Once you’ve checked and verified the above requirements, you can apply for Apple Savings Account by following the steps in this support article.
Set up and use Savings in Apple Wallet - Apple Support
If you would like to view a post with screenshots showing each step, follow this link.
Why can't I open an Apple Savings account? - Apple Community
Please do not confuse Settings app for Wallet app! The Wallet app is where you start to navigate to for approval for Apple Savings account.
If you experience issues, please let us know by adding a comment to your post.
Thanks for the reply Jeff
I followed your link about signing out of Apple ID and signing back in and that allowed me to create the savings account
That’s great! I’m glad you got it figured out. I hope you enjoy your new Apple Savings account.
Unable to set up apple sabings
