How to Connect Your Debit Card to Apple Pay

Learn how to connect your Amplify Credit Union debit card to Apple Pay on each of your devices.

Written By Matthew Monagle (Member Support)

Updated at March 27th, 2024

NOTE: Visit our Google Pay and Samsung Pay article to learn how to add your debit card to digital wallets on other platforms.

No matter how you prefer to make your payments, our debit cards are designed to make those transactions as quick and secure as possible. And just like our Google Pay and Samsung Pay services, our Apple Pay integration will turn your mobile device or web browser into the center of your financial hub. In this article, we’ll explain how to connect your Amplify debit card to Apple Pay.

Key Takeaways:

  • The best way to connect your debit card to Apple Pay is through Amplify’s Mobile Card Control app.
  • Members can also add their debit card directly to their Apple ID.
  • Apple users can also access their debit card using Apple Wallet.

What is the best way to add my debit card to Apple Pay?

The easiest way to connect your debit card to your digital wallet is through Amplify’s Mobile Card Control app. This app will allow you to add an enrolled card to a digital wallet, as well as manage and track your debit card activity right from your mobile device.

If you are already enrolled in Mobile Card Control, here is how to add your debit card:

  • Tap the Add to Apple Pay option on the My Cards screen.
  • Tap the Add to Apple Wallet button.
  • Select an authentication channel for your account. Please note that the Mobile Card Control app can currently only verify accounts using domestic phone numbers.
  • Enter the confirmation code to continue.
  • Verify your information and accepts the terms and conditions.

If you are not already a Mobile Card Control user, visit our How To Enroll in Amplify Mobile Card Control article and follow the steps outlined.

How do I connect my debit card to Apple Pay?

If you are not a Mobile Card Control user and do not wish to enroll at this time, you can also add your debit card directly to your Apple ID. This will allow you to process your payments quickly and initiate peer-to-peer payments with other Apple users.

Here is how to add your debit card to your Apple Wallet on your iPhone:

  • Open the Apple Wallet app.
  • Tap the Plus (+) sign to add a new card.
  • Tap Debit or Credit Card.
  • Follow the steps on the screen to scan or manually enter your card information.

Here is how to add your debit card to your Apple Wallet on your Mac or iPad:

  • Open the Wallet settings on your device.
  • Select Wallet & Apple Pay under Settings or System Preferences.
  • Tap Add Card.
  • Follow the steps on the screen to scan or manually enter your card information.

You will need to have two-factor authentication set up on your Apple ID account before you can process transactions using Apple Pay. To learn more about two-factor authentication best practices, please visit the Apple support center.

Can I add Apple Pay to my Apple Watch?

Once your debit card has been added to your Apple Pay account, you will be able to process payments using your wearable technology. For more information, visit the Apple Watch article in Ask Amplify.

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