--- description: Directory overview of Apple Pay for merchants, including where it’s available, checkout experience, declines considerations, and dispute handling. title: Apple Pay for Merchants: Acceptance & Checkout image: https://cdn.smartretry.com/_next/static/media/og-image.0z0q4_5kazzzo.jpeg --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Apple Pay ## Methods * Cards Apple Pay is a digital wallet that lets customers pay using cards stored on Apple devices in apps, online, and in-store. Struggling with your approval ratio for this payment provider? [contact SmartRetry team →](/contact) Published January 21, 2026 Last updated May 5, 2026 ![Reading time](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartretry.com%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fclock.337f-cmnyb532.svg)2 min ![Apple Pay](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=640&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartretry.com%2Fpayment-providers%2Flogos%2Fapple-pay.svg) ![Apple Pay payment phone](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=750&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartretry.com%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fphone.3jczmn1xd9-9j.webp) Proceed payment with ![Apple Pay](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=48&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartretry.com%2Fpayment-providers%2Flogos%2Fapple-pay.svg)Apple Pay ## Still letting failed transactions slip through? 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Email address Let’s talk Table of Contents ## About Apple Pay [![Official Website](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartretry.com%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fglobe-website.1l5fn-a17cqln.svg)](https://www.apple.com/apple-pay/ "Official Website")[![LinkedIn Page](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.smartretry.com%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flinkedin-about.2wasedelio7i5.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/apple "LinkedIn Page") Product Type Payment Method Foundation 2014 Stock ID NASDAQ:AAPL Company Type public Employees 160,000+ Location ![USA](https://flagcdn.com/w20/us.webp)USA Channel OnlineIn person For developers [Status page](https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/)[Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/apple-pay) ## Features ### Merchant acceptance across channels Supports in-app, web, and contactless in-store payments where Apple Pay is enabled. Acceptance is determined by your PSP/gateway and acquiring setup. ### Authorization and processing compatibility Uses the underlying card rails (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, Amex) linked to the customer’s wallet. Works with most modern payment stacks that support Apple Pay. ### Approval rates and declines visibility Apple Pay outcomes still depend on issuer authorization and your acquirer/PSP routing. Track Apple Pay declines separately to compare performance vs standard card entry. ### Authentication and risk signals Device-based authentication (e.g., biometric/passcode) can support smoother checkout for returning users. Confirm your PSP’s support for relevant authentication and exemptions. ### Security and data handling Designed to reduce exposure of raw card details at checkout compared to manual entry. Align token/data fields with your fraud tools and reporting. ### Disputes and chargebacks Chargebacks follow the underlying card network rules and are typically managed via your acquirer/PSP. Ensure your descriptor, receipts, and fulfillment evidence are consistent. ### Reliability and customer experience Optimized for quick checkout on Apple devices, which can reduce input errors. Maintain fallback payment methods for customers without Apple Pay enabled. 💡Tip from SmartRetry If Apple Pay declines are higher than expected, review issuer decline codes and compare routing/acquirer performance for Apple Pay vs manual card entry before changing checkout UX. ## Currencies Processing currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, AUD, CHF, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, CZK, HUF, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, TRY, AED, SAR, INR, SGD, HKD, IDR, MYR, THB, KRW, TWD, PHP, ZAR, BRL, MXN, CLP, COP, PEN, ARS ## Available in Available countries * ![Egypt flag](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Feg.svg)Egypt * ![Mauritius flag](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fmu.svg)Mauritius * ![Morocco flag](https://cdn.smartretry.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=3840&quality=75&format=auto&fit=cover/https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fma.svg)Morocco * ![South Africa 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Apple Pay is a digital wallet and payment method; the transaction still runs on the customer’s underlying card network (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, Amex) through your PSP/acquirer. Do I need a PSP or acquirer to accept Apple Pay? Yes. Most merchants enable Apple Pay through a payment service provider/gateway and an acquiring setup that supports Apple Pay for the relevant channel (web, in-app, in-store). Why are Apple Pay transactions declined? Declines are typically issuer decisions on the underlying card, or risk/validation rules from your PSP/acquirer. Review issuer response codes and compare declines by device/channel to isolate patterns. Does Apple Pay improve approval rates compared to card entry? It can differ by merchant and region; Apple Pay may reduce entry errors, but issuer authorization rules still apply. Measure approval rate and soft declines for Apple Pay vs other card payment types in your reporting. Where is Apple Pay available? Apple Pay availability depends on Apple-supported regions, participating banks/issuers, and whether your PSP supports Apple Pay in your markets and channels. ## Statuses * All * Status * Apple Pay Error Code __Statuses \- All__ | Code | Description | Level | Frequency | Resolution | | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ---------- | ---------- | | Status | | | | | | STATUS\_SUCCESS | Success The payment was successfully authorized. Pass STATUS\_SUCCESS to completePayment to dismiss the Apple Pay sheet with a success animation and proceed with order fulfillment. | Approved | Common | T0 | | STATUS\_FAILURE | Failure The payment authorization failed for an unspecified reason (e.g., gateway rejection, processor error). The Apple Pay sheet is dismissed and the customer is prompted to try another method. Processor decline reasons are not surfaced here. | Error, Declined | Common | T2 | | STATUS\_INVALID\_BILLING\_POSTAL\_ADDRESS | Invalid Billing Postal Address The billing postal address provided by the customer is invalid for this merchant. The payment sheet remains open so the customer can correct their billing address. Deprecated in Apple Pay JS v3 (use ApplePayError instead). | Error | Occasional | T0 | | STATUS\_INVALID\_SHIPPING\_POSTAL\_ADDRESS | Invalid Shipping Postal Address The shipping postal address is invalid or unserviceable (e.g., PO boxes not allowed, unsupported country). The payment sheet remains open so the customer can update their address. Deprecated in Apple Pay JS v3. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | STATUS\_INVALID\_SHIPPING\_CONTACT | Invalid Shipping Contact The shipping contact information (e.g., phone number, email) provided is invalid. The payment sheet stays open for correction. Deprecated in Apple Pay JS v3. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | STATUS\_PIN\_REQUIRED | PIN Required The payment requires a PIN to be entered by the cardholder (China UnionPay). | Processing | Occasional | T0 | | STATUS\_PIN\_INCORRECT | PIN Incorrect The PIN entered by the cardholder is incorrect (China UnionPay). The customer must re-enter the correct PIN to proceed. | Error, Declined | Occasional | T0 | | STATUS\_PIN\_LOCKOUT | PIN Lockout The cardholder has exceeded the allowed PIN attempts and the card is locked (China UnionPay). The customer must contact their bank to unlock the card. | Declined, Error | Rare | T2 | | Apple Pay Error Code | | | | | | shippingContactInvalid | Shipping Contact Invalid A field in the shipping contact is invalid (e.g., phone number, email, or name). Used in Apple Pay JS v3+ completeShippingContactSelection and completePayment to indicate which contact field is invalid. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | billingContactInvalid | Billing Contact Invalid A field in the billing contact is invalid (e.g., incorrect billing name, postal address field). Used in completePayment with ApplePayError to surface specific billing field errors on the payment sheet. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | addressUnserviceable | Address Unserviceable The shipping address is valid but cannot be serviced by the merchant (e.g., merchant does not ship to this country or region). The payment sheet prompts the customer to choose a different address. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | couponCodeInvalid | Coupon Code Invalid The coupon code entered on the Apple Pay sheet is not valid. Used in completeCouponCodeChange to indicate the coupon code is unrecognized or incorrectly formatted. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | couponCodeExpired | Coupon Code Expired The coupon code entered on the Apple Pay sheet has expired and can no longer be applied. | Error | Occasional | T0 | | unknown | Unknown Error An unknown or unclassified error occurred. Used as a catch-all when the error does not fit a specific category. 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