How to Use Apple Pay on iPhone X

Ways of doing cashless transactions mushroom almost everywhere and companies compete with their service’s enhanced features to provide their customers with an unparalleled experience. As a technology influencer, iPhone X has also come up with its own payment platform version that is designed to be faster, more convenient and more secure. So, you might be wondering how to use Apple Pay on the iPhone X?

Let's take a look at how to setup and use this technology. 

Aside from purchase of products or services, one can also use Apple Pay on participating websites using Safari on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Furthermore, you can use it in making donations to your favorite nonprofit organizations.

Before we discuss Apple Pay’s functionality in specific transactions, the first question that we need to tackle is the process of putting funds in it.

How to add your debit card to your Apple Wallet

First, let's take a look at how you can add a new debit card to the Wallet app. This will allow you to use that card with Apple Pay.

1. Open your Wallet app;
2. Choose the + sign to add your card;
3. Take a picture of the card or enter the card number into your phone;
4. Enter the expiration date and the 3-digit security code on the back of your card.

How do you pay with Apple Pay in stores and on your iPhone X?

Now that you've entered your new payment card, let's see how to use it with Apple Pay.

Apple Pay on iPhone X works just like Apple Pay on any iPhone. Unlike previous iPhone payment processes, there are essentially two actions required in iPhone X:

1.    Double click the Side button to bring up Apple Pay;
2.    Look at your iPhone X to authenticate with Face ID.

How do you pay with Apple Pay on iPhone X at retail?

Using Apple Pay on iPhone X at retail stores like coffee shops, fast food outlets, pharmacies, etc. is no different from all other iPhone X transactions.

Here’s the payment process:

1.    Double click the Side button to bring up Apple Pay;
2.    Look at your iPhone X to authenticate with Face ID;
3.    Switch cards if you want to use one other than your default;
4.    Tap or bring close your iPhone X to the payment terminal.

How do you pay with Apple Pay on iPhone X on-device?

Apple Pay in-app or on the web is similar as well, though the experience can and will vary slightly from app to app and site to site.

1. Add your item(s) and go to your bag/checkout;
2. Tap the Buy with Apple Pay button and/or Apple Pay Pay button;
3. Double Click the Side button;
4. Look at your iPhone X to authenticate with Face ID.

How do you pay with Apple Pay on iPhone X if Face ID can't recognize you?

Don't worry, you don't have to rely on Face ID to make purchases. This is because there's a backup solution readily available.

If face recognition doesn’t work, here are the steps that you need to take:

1.    Tap Pay with Passcode.
2.    Enter your Passcode;
3.    Tap or bring close your iPhone X to the payment terminal.

Conclusion

Apple Pay not only enables easier, safer, or more private payments in stores, within apps, and on the web. Its user-friendliness and security features that are synced in iPhone X are also sure to provide positive customer experience.We hope that you've managed to learn how to use Apple Pay on the iPhone X. 

We would like to hear from you if you have any comments, questions, or tips on using Apple Pay on iPhone X.