Use apple pay to buy gift card

Pay safer and faster with Apple Pay.

Easy to use

Apple Pay is easy to use with the devices you use everyday – your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac.

Use apple pay to buy gift card

Fast payments

With Apple Pay, there’s no delay or looking for cards and wallets. There’s no touch-and-go when you tap and pay.

Safe and secure

Paying with Apple Pay is secure and private as your card details are not stored on your device, or handed over at the point of sale.

Paying in stores

Apple Pay is the safer, faster way to pay in stores with your iPhone and Apple Watch. Quickly check out using the devices you carry every day.*

To pay with Face ID, double-click the side button, glance at your screen, then hold iPhone near the reader. For Touch ID, hold your iPhone near the reader with your finger on Touch ID. On Apple Watch, double-click the side button and hold Apple Watch up to the reader.

Paying in apps and on websites

Apple Pay is the easier, faster way to pay in selected apps and on participating websites because you no longer have to create an account or fill out lengthy forms.*

To pay in selected apps and on participating websites in Safari on your iPhone and iPad, select Apple Pay at the check-out and complete the payment using Face ID or Touch ID.

To pay on participating websites in Safari on your Mac, select Apple Pay and complete the payment using your iPhone or Apple Watch. On Mac models with Touch ID, pay using Touch ID on the Touch Bar.

Where to pay

Use Apple Pay wherever you see one of these symbols.

Add your card to Apple Pay. Setup is easy.

Adding your card to Apple Pay is simple.* Here’s how to get started.

  1. On iPhone, open the Wallet app and tap the “+” sign.
  2. For Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap “Wallet & Apple Pay”, then tap “Add Credit or Debit Card”.
  3. On iPad, go to Settings, open “Wallet & Apple Pay” and tap “Add Credit or Debit Card”.
  4. On your Mac model with Touch ID, go to System Preferences and select “Wallet & Apple Pay”, then select “Add Card”.

*For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices, see support.apple.com/en-au/km207105.

FAQs

What is Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is a digital wallet from Apple which lets you use a compatible iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac to make secure contactless purchases in stores, within selected apps and participating websites in Safari on Mac, using your Ultimate Gift Card.

*For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices, see support.apple.com/en-au/km207105.

How do I add my Ultimate Gift Card to Apple Pay?

Adding your card to Apple Pay is simple.*

Here’s how to get started.

  1. On iPhone, open the Wallet app and tap the “+” sign.
  2. For Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone and tap “Wallet & Apple Pay”, then tap “Add Credit or Debit Card”.
  3. On iPad, go to Settings, open “Wallet & Apple Pay” and tap “Add Credit or Debit Card”.
  4. On your Mac model with Touch ID, go to System Preferences and select “Wallet & Apple Pay”, then select “Add Card”.

Can I add multiple Ultimate Gift Cards to Apple Pay on my device?

Yes, you can add multiple eligible Ultimate Gift Cards to Apple Pay on compatible devices*. You can also add your Ultimate Gift Card to multiple Apple devices.

*For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices, see support.apple.com/en-au/km207105.

I’m having trouble paying with my Apple, Samsung, or Google mobile wallet, what should I do?

Make sure the card details are correct by double-checking that what you’ve entered exactly matches your card number, expiry date and CVV. If you still can’t complete a contactless payment, try again with the below tips or reach out to the wallet provider directly for further assistance.

i) Make sure your phone is awake and unlocked.
ii) Hold your phone in a different way. Your NFC antenna could be near the top or middle of your device.
iii) Hold your phone closer to the payment reader.
iv) Hold your phone close to the payment reader for a few more seconds.

How do I add my Ultimate Gift Card to my mobile wallet?

Ultimate Gift Cards can be added to your Apple, Samsung, or Google mobile wallet. To add your Ultimate Gift Card to your mobile wallet follow the steps below:

Add your eGift to your Mobile Wallet

  1. Click on the eGift link sent to your email
  2. Fill out the registration form to activate your eGift
  3. Click on the Add to Wallet
  4. You will be promoted to download My Prepaid Center App if not already installed
  5. Your card has been added to your mobile wallet

Add your Physical Card to your Mobile Wallet

  1. Go to the Wallet app on your mobile device
  2. Click on the plus icon
  3. Select Debit or Credit card on the next screen
  4. Enter your card details
  5. Your card has now been added to your mobile wallet

Can I buy a prepaid card with Apple Pay?

If you love all things Apple, you will want to read our review of nine prepaid cards that work with Apple Pay. Prepaid reloadable cards are a good alternative to bank-linked credit and debit cards, and the Apple Pay mobile digital wallet app works with most of them.

Can you use Apple Pay with gift cards?

You can add certain gift cards to the Apple Wallet. Apple gift cards when redeemed are added to your Apple ID funds.

What can I buy with Apple Pay?

Apple Pay works anywhere that takes contactless payments — from vending machines and grocery stores to taxis and subway stations. In apps and online. Use Apple Pay for purchases in Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Can I use an Apple Gift Card to buy another gift card?

We understand that you'd like to purchase a gift card using the balance of a previous gift card that is on your Apple ID account, and we'd like to let you know that this is absolutely possible to do. With that Apple ID balance, you can purchase items from Apple, including gift cards.