Unable to add cards to Apple Wallet on iPhone

Make sure you are in a supported region, as Apple Pay is not available in all markets.

⇢ Countries and regions that support Apple Pay - Apple Support

Ensure that your card issuer and bank support Apple Pay. Below is a list of Apple Pay participating banks in different regions.

⇢ Canada, Latin America, and the United States

⇢ Africa, Europe, and the Middle East

⇢ Asia-Pacific

Make sure your region is set correctly.

⇢ Change the language and region on iPhone - Apple Support

⇢ Change your Apple ID country or region

Learn ⇢ If you can't add a card to Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay - Apple Support for step-by-step guidance.

You might want to start by checking your region: ▷ Open Settings ➢ General ➢ Language & Region ➢ Region.

Now, here’s the fully detailed procedure to adding a card:⇣

Try the following:

• Be sure to activate your card before attempting to add it to Apple Wallet.
• Be sure card has not expired.
• Be sure to verify all information on the card matches exactly.

—Apple Pay Support—

• Set up Apple Pay.
• Pay Participating Banks.
• Can’t add a card to Apple Wallet.

If none of those work, then try linking the payment method:

Open Settings ➢ your name at the top of the list ➢ Payment & Shipping ➢ Add Payment Method.

Once the payment method has been added, you should have the option to link it to Apple Pay.

Need more help?

• Contact Support.
• Payment Method Declined.

Good luck! 👋🏼😉