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How do I activate my debit card for Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

My debit card is installed to Apple Pay, but an error message says it can’t be used on my watch.

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Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 11

Posted on Feb 14, 2025 11:19 AM

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Ingo2711

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Posted on Feb 14, 2025 12:11 PM

Did you follow the steps in this article to set up Apple Pay?

Add cards for Apple Pay - Apple Support

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Places that support Apple Pay - Apple Support

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