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How to verify Privacy settings in Apple Pay

I thought That your personal I formation Was kept private when using ApplePay. I just Made a donation to Wikipedia, who asked each holiday season. I received A nice thank you from Wiki, by text. ! They knew my name and my phone number / texting address. What? That is t very private!


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iPhone XS, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 20, 2024 9:02 AM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2024 9:12 AM

No. Apple Pay is not anonymous. Your card details are encrypted through Apple Pay. The merchant receives customary information from your bank.

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Nov 20, 2024 9:16 AM in response to M1R2H3

Personal information is encrypted and not shared with the merchant. If you’ve contributed in the past, the website probably matched your IP address to previous donations or an account you created with the website.


>>When you use Apple Pay in apps and on the web, information necessary to process the payment is shared with the app or website. Your actual card number isn’t shared with the merchant.<<


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Banks typically require the name as it appears on the card to complete the transaction. An email address may also be requested as a means of contact in case an issue with the payment happens.

How to verify Privacy settings in Apple Pay

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