Apple Pay is available on iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro. Setup takes seconds by adding cards through Wallet app. Works with credit/debit cards and Apple Cash
NFC works on iPhone models from iPhone 7 onwards. Latest iOS version required for full NFC functionality. No additional hardware installation needed
Wallet app stores credit/debit cards, loyalty, store, and gift cards. Cards can be added through Wallet app or Settings. Card scanning requires iPhone's camera and proper alignment. Some cards may require text message verification
NFC enables data exchange between devices when close together. iPhone 6 introduced NFC functionality. Hold NFC tag near phone to automatically read it. Older iPhones use Control Center NFC icon
Apple Pay requires a payment card for use. iPhone 8+ can have up to 12 cards, older devices up to 8. Apple Pay works only in supported countries
Contactless payments use RFID or NFC technology for secure transactions. EMV standard is commonly used by major credit cards and smartphones. Transactions can be almost twice as fast as traditional methods