Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, has revolutionized the way we shop, making it more convenient than ever before. Meanwhile, Apple Pay has transformed the way we make payments, adding security and ease to our financial transactions. But can you use Apple Pay on Amazon? In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between Amazon and Apple Pay, how you can use Apple Pay for your Amazon purchases, and the advantages it offers.
Amazon and Apple Pay: The Connection
Amazon accepts Apple Pay – so you can use any of the payment methods in your Apple Wallet to make a purchase at a supported retailer, and verify your payment with Touch ID or your passcode.
Using Apple Pay on Amazon
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use Apple Pay on Amazon:
- Set Up Apple Pay:Before you can use Apple Pay on Amazon, you must have Apple Pay set up on your Apple device, such as an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac.
Use Apple Pay on Amazon.com
While you can’t use Apple Pay directly through the Amazon website, you can leverage Apple Pay for purchases made through the Amazon app on iOS devices. Follow these steps:
- Download the Amazon app from the App Store if you don’t already have it installed on your device.
- Sign in to your Amazon account or create one if needed.
- Browse the products you wish to purchase and add them to your cart within the Amazon app.
- When you’re ready to complete your order, proceed to the checkout.
- At the payment section, select the payment method. If you’ve set up Apple Pay, it should appear as an option if your device is compatible.
- Confirm your purchase using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device’s passcode.
Amazon Cash:
If you prefer to use Apple Pay directly on the Amazon website, you can indirectly achieve this by using Amazon Cash, which allows you to load funds into your Amazon account. Here’s how:
- Visit the Amazon Cash website and sign in to your Amazon account.
- Generate a barcode or use your linked phone number to add funds to your Amazon account. When adding funds, you can select Apple Pay as your payment method.
- Once the funds are added to your Amazon account, you can use them to make purchases on the Amazon website.
Advantages of Using Apple Pay on Amazon
- Security: Apple Pay adds an extra layer of security to your transactions, as it uses tokenization to ensure your card details are not shared with the merchant.
- Convenience: Using Apple Pay on Amazon, especially through the app, streamlines the payment process and reduces the need to manually enter card information.
- Speed: Apple Pay transactions are quick and efficient, making your shopping experience more seamless.
You can also use an Apple Card to make payments on Amazon
In case your third-party vendor doesn’t accept Apple Pay, you can work around it by using your Apple Card instead. The process is fairly straightforward.
Step 1: Make sure you add your Apple Card to the Wallet app on your iPhone by clicking on the + symbol.
Step 2: Now, go to the Amazon app.
Step 3: You’ll find four clickable options at the bottom of the home screen. Start the process by clicking on the Account icon which is right next to the homepage icon.
Step 4: A new app page will appear. Tap on Your Account to access account details.
Step 5: Scroll down on the page until you see the Payments section and click on Your Payments.
Step 6: Another page with all your linked cards and bank accounts will appear on the app. Go to the Wallet tab and press +Add.
Step 7: Click on Add a credit or debit card and input your Apple card details.
Step 8: Finally, click on Add and continue to finish the process. Now, you can use your Apple Card to make purchases on Amazon.
How to use an Apple Card on Amazon (or other cards in your Apple Wallet)
If the merchant you’re shopping with on Amazon is accepting payments with Apple Pay, you can use your preferred card in Apple’s Wallet to buy your items. Apple Pay supports a broad range of payment options like credit and debit cards – and you can also use your Apple Card on Amazon with Apple Pay.
Here’s how to pay with your card on Amazon, where a merchant will accept Apple Pay:
- Look for the Apple Pay symbol at the checkout, and tap this option
- Follow the prompts on the screen to review your basket and shipping information
- Confirm the payment with your password or biometrics
If the merchant isn’t accepting Apple Pay, you can still use your Apple Card on Amazon if you’d like, to pay directly from your phone. You’ll just need to add the Apple Card to Amazon as a preferred payment method:
- Open the Amazon app
- Tap the profile icon, then Your Account
- Select Your payments, then +
- Tap Add a credit or debit card, and enter your Apple Card details
Conclusion
While Amazon does not directly accept Apple Pay on its website, you can still leverage Apple Pay for your Amazon purchases through the Amazon app on iOS devices or by using Amazon Cash. These methods combine the convenience and security of Apple Pay with the vast selection and shopping experience that Amazon offers, making your online shopping experience even more enjoyable and efficient.