[7 Quick Ways] Apple Pay Not Showing up? How to fix it!

In this article, there are 7 ways to fix Apple Pay not showing up. With the detailed guide, you can solve Apple Pay issues quickly and easily.

Clara by Clara Updated October 27, 2023
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I'm having a little trouble here. My Apple Pay not showing up on my iPhone 12. I've checked settings and everything seems fine. Any ideas on how to fix it? Appreciate any help!

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Why Isn’t Apple Pay Showing on My iPhone?

Apple Pay is widely used by us to buy what we want. You can achieve the transaction just with a few clicks on the iPhone. However, when you're about to pay at the supermarket checkout, your Apple Pay money not showing up and you don't have any cash with you. This can be very frustrating. Why does Apple Pay have problems?

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There are some reasons, like regional or country restrictions, internet connection issues, or iPhone app issues, etc. If you're suffering from this problem, don’t worry. In this article, we're going to provide some tips to help you solve this problem quickly, so you can complete your transaction.

7 Quick Ways to Fix Apple Cash Not Showing up in Wallet

To address Apple Pay doesn’t work quickly, we provide 7 methods to help you solve the problem with ease. They are suitable for iPhone 15/14/13/12, or earlier models. Read and pick the ways according to your needs.

Way 1. Sign out Apple ID and Sign in Again

To use Apple Pay, you must be signed in to iCloud on your iPhone. First, you can check if you are signed in to iCloud in Settings. If you already signed in, now try removing the Apple ID from iPhone and signing in again to fix the Apple Pay issue. Here are the steps on how to do it:

Step 1. Go to Settings and tap your account > Scroll down to click Sign Out.

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Step 2. Enter the password and click Turn Off > Then follow the instructions to sign out on your iPhone.

Step 3. Go back to Settings app and tap Sign in to your iPhone > Type your account and password to set up your iCloud.

After you finish the above steps, check if the issue of  ‘’my Apple Pay is not working’’ still exists. If it is still not working, read and try other ways below.

Way 2. Make Sure A Strong Network Connection

Internet connectivity issues are usually the root cause of Apple Pay not showing up. It is essential to verify that your iPhone can access the internet. You can check in Settings if you're connected to a stable Wi-Fi, or if you've turned on the cellular data switch. If not, link your iPhone to a strong Wi-Fi or turn on the appropriate switch.

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Way 3. Check the Apple Pay’s Current Status

If your Apple card not showing up in wallet and everything was working fine before, you should check the service status of your Apple Wallet. You can visit the Apple system status page, which provides real-time information about the status of various Apple services. If you find that the Apple Wallet service is down, it's best to wait until Apple fixes the problem before trying to resolve it further.

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If your problem still hasn't been resolved, go ahead and try something else.

Way 4. Check the Supported Country/Region

Not all countries support the use of Apple Wallet. So, if you find that Apple Pay not working on iPhone, maybe it's because the feature is not supported in your region. To check if your attributed region is allowed to use it, browse through the list of countries and regions that support Apple Pay.

Way 5. Remove the Cards and Re-add

Here's another effective way to solve Apple Cash not showing up in wallet, just remove the cards and re-add them. The steps are simple:

Step 1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Select the card you need to delete > Then scroll down and click Remove.

Step 3. Wait for a while, return to the Wallet’s app main interface > Scroll down and tap Add.

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Way 6. Force Restart Your iPhone

When you find Apple Pay not showing up in wallet, have you tried to force restart your iPhone? This way can help you to solve the iPhone software malfunction or running error. Different iPhone models have different ways to force restart, follow the steps below to check if you are force restarting your iPhone in the right way.

For iPhone 15/14/13/12/11/X, and iPhone 8 series:

Press and quickly release the Volume Up button > Fast press and release the Volume Down button > Finally, press and hold the Side button, release the button until the Apple logo appears.

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For iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus:

Please press and hold both the Volume Down button and the Sleep/Wake button > Then, release both buttons when you see the Apple logo on the screen.

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For iPhone 6, iPhone SE, and older:

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time > Release both buttons if you see the Apple logo appears.

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Tip: If the iPhone force restart not working, you can click this link to find solutions.

Way 7. Contact Apple Support

If you've gone through these steps and Apple Pay still isn't showing up, we recommend you contact Apple Support directly. They can provide further guidance, troubleshoot the issue with you, and offer personalized assistance based on your specific device and circumstances.

Conclusion

After reading the above, you can know how to fix Apple Pay not showing up issues. Among the 7 quick and easy ways, hope you successfully solved the problem, whether you try each of these methods one by one, or just go with your favorite.

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