Need to add debit card on Apple Pay
when I try to add my debit card into wallet it does not let me
iPhone 12, iOS 16
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when I try to add my debit card into wallet it does not let me
iPhone 12, iOS 16
There are many possible reasons you might be experiencing issues. So let’s start with a few basic steps. I’ve added links to support articles that may offer solutions to any issues you might encounter.
Are you in a country or region that support Apple Pay?
Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support
Does your financial institution support Apple Pay?
Confirm your region is set correctly.
Change the language and region on iPhone - Apple Support
Change your Apple ID country or region
If you’ve confirmed the above, please update your iPhone to the latest iOS, 16.5.1 or higher. Older iPhones may only support 15.7.5, but Apple Pay will function.
Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support
Once updated, please do a forced restart of your iPhone.
Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
Make sure your are signed into your Apple ID/iCloud account on your iPhone.
Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac - Apple Support
Follow the steps in this support article for adding credit/debit cards to your Wallet.
Set up Apple Pay - Apple Support
If you experience any issues along the way, please note the error message and at what stage you experienced the error. Please reply anytime if something is confusing.
There are many possible reasons you might be experiencing issues. So let’s start with a few basic steps. I’ve added links to support articles that may offer solutions to any issues you might encounter.
Are you in a country or region that support Apple Pay?
Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support
Does your financial institution support Apple Pay?
Confirm your region is set correctly.
Change the language and region on iPhone - Apple Support
Change your Apple ID country or region
If you’ve confirmed the above, please update your iPhone to the latest iOS, 16.5.1 or higher. Older iPhones may only support 15.7.5, but Apple Pay will function.
Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support
Once updated, please do a forced restart of your iPhone.
Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
Make sure your are signed into your Apple ID/iCloud account on your iPhone.
Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac - Apple Support
Follow the steps in this support article for adding credit/debit cards to your Wallet.
Set up Apple Pay - Apple Support
If you experience any issues along the way, please note the error message and at what stage you experienced the error. Please reply anytime if something is confusing.
Are you seeing an error message when you try to add your card? If so, what does it say?
It says to look for add to wallet in emails, apps and websites but it doesn’t allow me to just add my card inside the actual app and I don’t have a link or add to wallet in any apps
Need to add debit card on Apple Pay