Apple Pay Is Officially In Malaysia: Here’s How You Should Use It

Apple Pay has officially arrived in Malaysia and you must be wondering how to activate it! For those who are unfamiliar, Apple Pay is a secure and convenient payment method that replaces physical cards and cash. You can use it whether you’re in a store, online, or sending money to friends or family.

Before we proceed with the step-by-step on how to add your card and activate your Apple Pay, you need to make sure that your Apple device and payment card are able to support the feature. The device that is compatible would be the iPhone 6 and onward and as for Apple Watch, you need Watch Series 1 and above. 

As of right now, it is confirmed that you can use payment cards issued from AmBank, Maybank and Standard Chartered for Apple Pay.

How To Add Credit or Debit Cards to Apple Wallet On Your iPhone

In order to make a payment through Apple Pay, you need to add your cards to the Apple Wallet on your iPhone by following these simple steps:

1. Open Wallet app
2. Tap the (+) symbol on the top right corner
3. Select ‘Debit’ or “Credit’ card
4. Click on Continue
5. Scan your card by positioning it in the frame or enter card details manually
6. Follow the bank instruction for verification 
7. Your card is added to the Wallet app

How To Add Credit or Debit Cards to Apple Wallet On Your Apple Watch

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap My Watch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
3. If you have cards on other Apple devices or recently removed cards, tap ‘Add’ next to a card to add, then enter the card’s security code (CVV).
4. Your card issuer may require additional steps to verify your identity
5. Your card is now available on Apple Watch. 

How To Pay In Stores With Apple Pay

For iPhone: 

• Face ID:  Double-click the side button.
• Touch ID: Double-click the Home button.
• Hold the top of your iPhone near the contactless reader until ‘Done’ and a checkmark appears on the display.

For Apple Watch:

• Double-click the side button.
• Hold your Apple Watch’s display near the contactless reader until you feel a gentle tap and hear a beep.

Other than a physical store, you can also use Apple Pay for online purchases. As we reported a few days ago, Shopee might integrate Apple Pay as one of its payment methods soon. You can simply check out if the e-commerce platform has the Apple Pay option. 

With the arrival of Apple Pay in Malaysia, it will not only support the government initiative to encourage more cashless payment in the country but also provide a smoother purchase experience to users.

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