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>> If you can't add a card to Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay

Learn what steps to take if you can't add a card to the Wallet app to use with Apple Pay.

1. Check that you're able to use Apple Pay:

• • Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay.
  • Update to the latest version of iOS, watchOS, or macOS.
  • Confirm that you have Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode set on your device. 
  • Make sure that you are in a supported country or region.
  • Check that your device is compatible with Apple Pay.

1. Check for service outages or connection issues.
2. Contact your bank or card issuer if you see the following error messages while adding your card to Apple Wallet: 

• • Could Not Add Card 
  • Invalid Card 
  • Card Device Limit 

Apple does not approve or decline cards for use with Apple Pay. If your card was declined, contact your bank or card issuer.

If you need help adding a card, learn how to set up Apple Pay. <<

If you can't add a card to Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay - Apple Support

What device are you using and what iOS is it on? When you say went to the bank, do you mean your local branch or did you call their support team?

I read your post, in both communities. At what point in adding your card did you experience the message to contact your bank? Were you to the stage where your bank has to verify your card/account?

I was told by my bank with this same problem that as of yesterday, Apple pay has an outage for some of the banks' cards