Can't add debit card to Apple Watch

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Can't add debit card to Apple Watch

I have discovered over the last couple of days that my Apple Watch isn't working for Apple Pay. I have deleted the card from my iPhone 6 and re-added it with no problems but when I attempt to add the same card to my Apple Watch, it fails with the pop-up error of Card Not Added - Contact your card issuer for more information. Add card later or Try Again. I'm with Lloyds bank in the UK and don't understand why it would seem to work on the iPhone but not the Watch.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.3

Posted on Aug 26, 2016 2:02 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 22, 2017 3:29 PM in response to Ella Fitzgerald

This link is completely unhelpful, I have been getting the same problem and none of this works

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Answer 2

Aug 26, 2016 2:13 AM in response to StarSmasher913

Try to set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch as it is described in the article Set up Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Answer 3

Aug 26, 2016 2:14 AM in response to StarSmasher913

NNow it just tells me that Apple Pay is unavailable

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Answer 4

Aug 26, 2016 2:23 AM in response to Ella Fitzgerald

Now it just tells me that Apple Pay is unavailable.

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Answer 5

Aug 26, 2016 4:10 AM in response to Ella Fitzgerald

And now I have the exact same original error that I was receiving.

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Answer 6

Jonathan UK

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Aug 26, 2016 4:58 AM in response to StarSmasher913

Hi

It may help to follow these steps on your iPhone (cards will need to be added back to both devices afterwards):

Go to: Settings > iCloud - at the bottom of the screen, Sign out.
Go to: Settings > Touch ID & Passcode - Turn Passcode off.
Restart your iPhone.
Sign back in to iCloud, turn Passcode back on and try again to add your card.

When adding the card, follow the steps here:

Set up Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch - Apple Support

If you continue to experience issues with adding the card to your watch, I suggest that you contact your bank for assistance.

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Answer 7

Dec 23, 2016 2:50 PM in response to StarSmasher913

I had a similar issue here in Canada. Had my BMO Debit on my iPhone 6 and bought a apple watch later but couldn't add the card to the watch. I called the bank and they told me my debit was "compromised" went to the bank got a new one all good now works on both. Hope that helps.

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