What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a digital wallet from Apple which lets you use a compatible iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad or Mac to make secure contactless purchase in stores, within selected apps and participating websites.
Which Apple devices can I use?
Apple Pay is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac with Touch ID, Mac with an Apple Pay enabled iPhone or Apple Watch and the latest OS.
For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices, see https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208531
Does Apple store the card details?
No, your card details are not stored on the device or in the Cloud. When a card is added to Apple Pay, a Device Account Number replaces the need for the card number.
What is the Device Account Number?
The Device Account Number is used to make secure purchases in stores and within apps and websites. It will not work if it is compromised in any way and cannot be used outside of the device it is assigned to.
Where can I find the Device Account Number?
The Device Account Number can be found by opening the Wallet app, tap the card, then tap the symbol in the top right corner and then scrolling down to find Device Account Number.
Does it cost me anything to use Apple Pay?
No, it does not cost you anything extra to use Apple Pay.
The usual credit or debit charges apply to purchases and some retailers may apply a credit or debit card surcharge to purchases made using any payment method, including Apple Pay, contactless or chip and PIN transactions.
You require an active data plan or Wi-fi connection to add your card to Apple Pay. Based upon your mobile plan and network, additional message and/or data charges may apply.
Setting up Apple Pay
You do not need to download any additional app to use Apple Pay. The latest version of iOS and watchOS is required to set up cards in Apple Pay. Set up Apple Pay link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT204506
How do I add a card to Apple Pay?
Adding a card to Apple Pay is different depending upon device:
For iPhone
- Open the Wallet app
- Tap the + in the upper right corner, follow the prompts
- Add the card details by either entering the card’s security code to add the credit or debit card you use with iTunes, using the camera to capture the card information or typing the card details in manually.
Apple Watch
- Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone
- Tap Wallet & Apple Pay and then Add a new Credit or Debit Card, follow the prompts
- Add the card details by either entering the card’s security code to add the credit or debit card you use with iTunes, using the camera to capture the card information or typing the card details in manually
iPad
- Go to Settings
- Tap Wallet & Apple Pay and then Add Credit or Debit Card, follow the prompts
- Add the card details by either entering the card’s security code to add the credit or debit card you use with iTunes, using the camera to capture the card information or typing the card details in manually.
How do I activate my card with Apple Pay?
For security purposes, when a new card is added to Apple Pay we’ll ask you to complete a verification check
before it can be used with Apple Pay. We’ll either:
- Send a one-time password to the mobile phone number you have registered with us
- Ask you to call us on 1300 13 22 77 and answer some security questions
Can a single card be added to multiple Apple Pay wallets?
Yes, a card can be added to Apple Pay on multiple devices, however the card will need to be added to each device separately.
How do I change the default payment network?
When you add your Community First Debit Card to Apple Pay, the card will be defaulted to the Visa network for payments with Apple Pay.
To change the payment network on iPhone:
- Open the Wallet app,
- tap on your Community First Debit Card
- tap the symbol and choose the network.
You can also change the payment network prior to tapping your device. Simply, authenticate, choose network on screen, then tap device for payment.
To change the payment network on Apple Watch
- double-click the side button and select your Community First Debit Card
- firmly press the display and choose the network.
Using Apple Pay
Where can I use Apple Pay?
You can use your device to make a payment using Apple Pay in stores or anywhere you can tap and pay. Apple Pay can also be used within apps or on participating websites wherever they see the buy with Apple Pay mark.
How do I make payment in stores with an iPhone?
Pay with iPhone with Face ID
To use your default card, double-click the side button, then glance at your iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your device passcode.
Hold the top of your iPhone within a few centimetres of the contactless reader until you see Done and a tick on the display.
Pay with iPhone with Touch ID
To use your default card, rest your finger on Touch ID.
Hold the top of your iPhone within a few centimetres of the contactless reader until you see Done and a tick on the display.
How to use Apple Pay link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201239
How do I make payment in stores with an Apple Watch?
Pay with Apple Watch
To use your default card, double-click the side button and hold the display of your Apple Watch within a few centimetres of the contactless reader.
Wait until you feel a gentle tap.
When you strap your Apple Watch to your wrist you will be prompted to enter the device passcode. This will enable Apple Pay. If the Apple Watch is removed from your wrist, so skin contact is lost, Wrist Detect detects that skin contact has been lost and Apple Pay and the NFC feature are deactivated.
How do I make payment within an app or on participating websites?
With your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, you can use Apple Pay to pay within apps when you see Apple Pay as a payment option.
To pay with Apple Pay within an app:
- Tap the Apple Pay button or choose Apple Pay as your payment method.
- Check your billing, shipping and contact information to make sure that they're correct. If you want to pay with a different card, tap next to your card.
- If you need to, enter your billing, shipping and contact information on your iPhone or iPad. Apple Pay will store that information, so you won't need to enter it again.
- Confirm the payment. When your payment is successful, you'll see Done and a tick on the screen.
- iPhone X or later or iPad with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then use Face ID or your device passcode.
- iPhone 8 or earlier or iPad without Face ID: Use Touch ID or your device passcode.
- Apple Watch: Double-click the side button.
Can I use Apple Pay to make a payment on the web in Safari?
Yes. With your iPhone or iPad
- Tap the Apple Pay button.
- Check your billing, shipping and contact information to make sure that they're correct. If you want to pay with a different card, tap next to your card.
- If you need to, enter your billing, shipping and contact information. Apple Pay will store that information, so you won't need to enter it again.
- When you’re ready, make your purchase and confirm the payment.
- iPhone X or later or iPad with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then use Face ID or your device passcode.
- iPhone 8 or earlier or iPad without Face ID: Use Touch ID or your device passcode.
- Apple Watch: Double-click the side button.
- When your payment is successful, you’ll see Done and a tick on the screen.
With your Mac models with Touch ID
- Tap the Apple Pay button.
- Check your billing, shipping and contact information to make sure that they're correct. To pay with a different card instead of your default card, click next to your default card and select the card you want to use.
- If you need to, enter your billing, shipping and contact information. Apple Pay will store that information, so you won't need to enter it again.
- When you're ready, make your purchase. Follow the prompts on the Touch Bar and place your finger on Touch ID. If Touch ID is off, tap the Apple Pay icon on the Touch Bar and follow the prompts on the screen. When your payment is successful, you'll see Done and a tick on the screen.
With other Mac models
You need an iPhone or Apple Watch to confirm payments. Make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple ID on all your devices.
- Make sure you've turned on Bluetooth on your Mac.
- Tap the Apple Pay button.
- Check your billing, shipping and contact information to make sure that they're correct. To pay with a different card instead of your default card, click next to your default card and select the card you want to use. You can choose credit and debit cards or Apple Cash from any iPhone or Apple Watch that is nearby and signed into the same iCloud account.
- If you need to, enter your billing, shipping and contact information. Apple Pay will store that information on your iPhone, so you won't need to enter it again.
- When you're ready, make your purchase and confirm the payment.
- iPhone X or later: Double-click the side button, then use Face ID or your device passcode.
- iPhone 8 or earlier: Use Touch ID or your device passcode.
- Apple Watch: Double-click the side button.
- When your payment is successful, you'll see Done and a tick on the screen.
Is there a transaction limit when using Apple Pay in store?
You will need to use your PIN for purchases over $200 (a daily spend limit of $1050 applies when using Apply Pay).
How do I return an item purchased with Apple Pay in stores?
You take the item(s) back to the retailer as normal. Some retailers will be able to offer refunds back to the device from which the original payment was made, while other may have to refund the plastic card.
You may need to provide the last four digits of the Device Account Number to the retailer. This can be found by opening the Wallet app and tapping the symbol in the top right corner and then scrolling down to find Device Account Number.
Will I be able to view my Apple Pay transactions within the Wallet app?
Yes, you will be able to view the last 10 transactions made using Apple Pay on that device within the Wallet app.
Will I be able to view my Apple Pay transactions in my bank statement?
Transactions will appear as they normally do on a bank or credit card statement.
Is Apple Pay secure?
Yes, Apple Pay is secure. A unique Device Account Number is securely stored on a chip in the device so payment can be made without any card information having to be shared with the retailer.
Other features which help to keep your payments secure and safe include:
iPhone and iPad
- All transactions require authentication using Face ID, Touch ID (if enabled), or by entering the device passcode.
Apple Watch
- Payments can only be authorised if the device passcode has been entered and skin contact with the device has not been lost. If the device has been removed from your wrist, Wrist Detect deactivates the NFC feature and Apple Pay. To re-activate the NFC feature and Apple Pay the device passcode has to be entered again.
Please note: you should never share your device passcode, or register more than one person’s Face ID, or Touch ID, while your card is registered to Apple Pay.
Managing cards
How do I change my default card?
The first card added to the Wallet app becomes the default card for that device. To change a default card you must follow these steps:
iPhone
- Open the Wallet app
- Touch and hold your finger over the card you want to make the default card
- Drag the card to the front of the cards in the Apple Pay section
Apple Watch
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone
- Go to the My Watch tab
- Tap Wallet & Apple Pay and then Default Card
- Choose a new card
iPad
- Go to Settings
- Tap Wallet & Apple Pay and then Default Card
- Choose a new card
How do I remove a card from Apple Pay?
To remove a card from Apple Pay you must follow these steps:
iPhone
- Open the Wallet app
- Select the relevant card and then tap symbol in the top right corner to see all the card details
- Scroll down and select Remove Card
Apple Watch
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone
- Go to the My Watch tab
- Scroll down and tap Wallet & Apple Pay
- Tap the card and then tap Remove Card
iPad
- Go to Settings
- Scroll down and tap Wallet & Apple Pay
- Tap the card and then tap Remove Card
For more information about managing your cards with Apple Pay visit https://support.apple.com/enau/HT205583
Please note: if you remove your device passcode or Face ID, Touch ID security feature, or sign out of iCloud, all cards will be removed from Apple Pay on the device.
How to do I update my Community First Debit Card in Apple Pay to include the eftpos payment network?
To update your Card on iPhone and Apple Watch
Remove your Community First Debit Card from Apple Pay on your iPhone: open wallet, tap your Debit Card, tap, then tap Remove Card.
Remove your Community First Debit Card from Apple Pay on your Apple Watch: open the Watch app on your iPhone, go to the My Watch tab, tap Wallet and Apple Pay, tap the card, then tap Remove Card.
Add your Community First Debit Card back into Apple Pay on your iPhone
On iPhone, Open the Wallet app, tap the “+” sign in the upper-right corner then tap ‘Add a Different Card’ follow the prompts. (Do not choose previously provisioned card option)
Update your Card on Apple Watch
Add your Community First Debit Card back to Apple Pay on your Apple Watch
Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, tap “Wallet & Apple Pay” tap "Add Card” and select ‘Add a Different Card’ at the bottom of the screen, follow the prompts (Do not choose previously provisioned card option)
For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT209137
What should I do if my card is lost or stolen?
You should contact us straight away on 1300 13 22 77 so the lost or stolen card can be cancelled and no further purchases made. When the replacement card is issued we will automatically update Apple Pay with your new card details. You can continue to make purchases using Apple Pay before your new card arrives. You may be limited to transactions under $200 until your new PIN arrives.
Get help if your device is lost or stolen link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201472
What should I do if my iPhone or iPad is lost or stolen?
If you have the Find My iPhone app you can use it to remotely lock the device and disable the use of the Apple Pay function. Or you can log into iCloud.com and remove all cards from Apple Pay remotely. If you do not have the app you should contact us on 1300 13 22 77 to request that your card be disable for use with Apple Pay.
Get help if your device is lost or stolen link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201472
What should I do if my Apple Watch is lost or stolen?
You should contact us on 1300 13 22 77 to request that your card be disabled for use with Apple Pay. You should also go to iCloud.com and remove your card from Apple Watch. If you find your Apple Watch you can add your card back by following the same steps you went through when you set the card up with Apple Pay originally.
Get help if your device is lost or stolen link: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201472