My apple pay keeps saying hold near reader but doesn’t work

I'm having the same problem with my new iPhone 15 Pro. Just got it a few days ago and I've tried to use it at several stores and it gets stuck on the "Hold near reader" message

I am having the same issue on my iPhone 15 pro and have the latest update.

Mine as well did u figure it out ?

jaz40 Said:

"My apple pay keeps saying hold near reader but doesn’t work: Apple pay not working. Keeps saying hold near reader and still doesn’t work. Have rebooted my phone and still the same."

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Ask the Cashier:

If you are looking to use Apple Pay at a store, then ask the cashier as the register. Sometimes, you need to hover it over card reader at the cash register.

It needs to be no more than 2 inches away from the terminal reader.

Also, make sure the screen on the terminal is ready to accept the payment. The cashier or attendant can tell you when its ready.

Please check here -> How to use Apple Pay