But Apple Pay isn’t limited to the iPhone or Apple Watch. You can also use Apple Pay on your Mac in macOS Ventura for a more speedy checkout experience. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up and using Apple Pay on your Mac.
How to set up Apple Pay on Mac with Touch ID How to set up Apple Pay on Mac without Touch ID How to manage cards in Apple Pay on Mac How to use Apple Pay in Safari on Mac
Things to know before using Apple Pay on Mac
How to set up Apple Pay on Mac with Touch ID
Setting up Apple Pay on Mac (macOS 13 Ventura) requires two basic steps: enabling your Touch ID (which you’ve been prompted to do during initiate setup) and updating your payment information. If you haven’t yet, here’s our guide to enabling Touch ID on your Mac. Make sure to toggle on Use Touch ID for Apple Pay. The next part is adding payment details to your Mac. Here’s what you need to do on your device: You also need to ensure that your email address and shipping information are correct to ensure that you won’t have any delays with the checkout process. Click Contact and Shipping button below the list of cards and double-check your information. Note: Signing out of your Apple ID account will require you to set up Apple Pay again—this includes adding any cards you’ve previously added to Apple Pay on your Mac.
How to set up Apple Pay on Mac without Touch ID
If you’re using an older model of Mac, you may feel worried that you can’t use Apple Pay without a Touch ID. Fortunately, Apple’s fantastic ecosystem lets you pair your Mac with another Apple device with a biometric sensor. That said, you can still set up Apple Pay on your Mac without a Touch ID if your Mac has a Handoff feature and a credit card stored on your iPhone or Apple Watch. To set it up, do the following on your iPhone: On your Apple Watch: Here’s an updated list of all the banks and credit cards that support Apple Pay. Once you’ve sorted out these basic requirements, go through the steps below to begin using Apple Pay on your Mac.
How to manage cards in Apple Pay on Mac
You can easily manage your cards and access your card information directly from your Mac if you add a card from your Mac with Touch ID. You can also remove payment cards on your Mac with Touch ID:
How to use Apple Pay in Safari on Mac
Before you go on a shopping spree, note that Apple Pay is only available for Safari on Mac. So if you’re using a different web browser, you’ll need to switch to Apple’s built-in browser to make a purchase. To add, not all websites accept Apple Pay, but if you see an Apple Pay logo during checkout, it means that the site you’re on supports Apple Pay. Here’s a comprehensive list of stores that accept Apple Pay. This is continuously updated, so you can bookmark this article as a reference.
Make purchases in Safari
View transaction details
Transaction details aren’t available on all cards, and viewable transactions depend on the card. Some may include only the transactions you’ve made on your Mac, while other cards may list all the card’s recent transactions. To review your transaction details on your Mac: Wrapping up… Apple Pay on your Mac simplifies your checkout experience and keeps your transactions private. This feature isn’t limited to Macs with Touch IDs — even your old Mac can benefit. Remember, it’s not just about saving time — it’s also about enhancing security and maintaining privacy. Were you able to set up Apple Pay on your Mac (Use Apple Pay on Mac (macOS 13 Ventura)? Share your experience below! Read more:
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