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.

iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 2:04 PM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2023 2:26 PM

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.



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Nov 20, 2023 11:24 PM in response to jaz40

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.

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