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Just hold your Apple Watch to the card reader, and you should hear a tone (or feel a vibration) and receive a tick on the watch face instantly.

How to set up Express Travel Card

The Apple Watch allows the use of Express Travel Cards, enabling you to access transit networks without needing to activate the Apple Wallet by double-tapping the side button.

You’ll also need your card (or just the necessary information) you want to add to your Apple Pay. 

How to add a card to Apple Watch via iPhone

Open the Watch app on your iPhone. In the Devices section, choose your Apple Watch, then select ‘Remove Items’ below Apple Pay.

How do I use Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

Now that you’re all set up, it’s time to start splashing the cash from your wrist.

Go to the My Watch tab → tap Wallet & Apple Pay. To do this:

  1. Go to the Wallet app on your Apple Watch.
  2. Tap Add Card.
  3. Select from Apple Account, Debit or Credit Card, or Transit Card.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

If you’re wondering of things you can do with your watch apart from your iPhone, check out our article. 

How to make a purchase with Apple Pay on Apple Watch

  1. Double-tap the side button of your Apple Watch. 
  2. If you have several cards set up, swipe to the left or right to choose the card you want to use. 
  3. Place your watch a few centimeters near the reader as you would a regular card.
  4. Wait for sound and haptic feedback for confirmation.
  5. Press the Digital Crown to get back to the Watch Face.

How to manage Apple Pay through Apple Watch

Now that you’re done setting it up, here are some other things you may want to modify:

  • Choose your default card: Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

    On the Apple Watch, just approach the contactless receiver—be it at a storefront counter or a London Underground barrier—and double-tap the side button.

    A picture of your card will appear, and it will be ready to go. Instead, simply hold your Apple Watch to the reader.

    This needs to be activated in the Wallet app. While some issuers will cap contactless payments, because the Apple Watch is protected by the passcode, there’s usually no limit to how much you can spend.

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    Banks and countries supported

    In terms of territories, Apple Pay is now available in around 100 countries, including Australia, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK, Ireland, and the USA.

    Even the Vatican City is involved, meaning the Pope can harness the power of contactless wrist payment.

    And around two-thirds of banks globally are now supported on Apple Pay. Clearly that’s too many to list here, so check this guide to see if your bank is supported.

    More Apple Watch guides

It’s no longer just a concept from sci-fi movies.

Once set up on Apple Watch, it works independently of your iPhone, regardless of whether you have a standard or LTE Apple Watch.

FAQ: Can I use Apple Pay without a passcode?

No.

Yet, while the Wallet app itself is synchronized, the purchase history for each device is separate.

FAQ: Can I use Apple Pay without my iPhone?

Yes, absolutely.

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What to do if your Apple Watch gets lost or stolen?

  • The first thing you should do is to put your Apple Watch in Lost Mode to prevent others from using it to make purchases using your Apple Watch.
  • Also, head to applied.apple.com and sign in using your Apple ID.

    Then remove the ability to pay using your cards in Wallet.

  • Be sure to inform your card issuers so they can immediately freeze and deactivate your accounts. 

Wrapping up…

Apple Pay on your Apple Watch makes secure payments for goods and services easy and convenient. You have to have a passcode enabled on your Apple Watch to enable Apple Pay. 

FAQ: What’s the contactless limit for Apple Watch?

In most countries there’s no limit for contactless payments via Apple Watch.

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If you want to know which stores will let you tap and pay with your watch, as well as the restrictions in your territory, read on below.

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How to set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch

Setting up is relatively painless, and made simpler because the Wallet app will sync between the iPhone and Apple Watch.

With Apple Pay, the process just got easier.

This eliminates the need to go fumbling for cards or searching through pockets. Currently, she owns an array of modern Apple gadgets. Choose the My Watch tab → Scroll down and select Wallet & Apple Pay.

If you already have cards added to your other Apple devices, they will appear here.

Go to the Apple Watch app on iPhone > Wallet and Apple Pay and assign your card to the Express Travel Card.

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FAQ: Is Apple Pay/Wallet linked to the iPhone?

The Wallet app on your iPhone and Apple Watch share the same functionality for storing cards and passes, such as boarding passes and tickets.

So, when you add a card or pass to your iPhone’s Wallet, it will automatically appear on your Apple Watch.

You can now make contactless payments using Apple Watch in mere seconds. Contactless is pretty much standard across Europe and the US is widespread too.

But how do you set up Apple Pay, and where on Earth can you pay with it?

Well, fear not. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up and using Apple Pay on your Apple Watch.

How to set up Apple Pay on Apple Watch

There are two ways to set up Apple Pay on your Apple Watch.

Head to the Apple Watch on your iPhone.