How secure is Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is safer than using a plastic credit, debit, or prepaid card. Every transaction on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac requires you to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Your Apple Watch is protected by the passcode that only you know, and your passcode is required every time you put on your Apple Watch or when you pay using Apple Pay. Your card number and identity aren’t shared with the merchant, and your actual card numbers aren’t stored on your device or on Apple servers.

What if my iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac is lost or stolen?

With Apple Pay, you authorize each purchase with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. These features help prevent other people from using Apple Pay on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac.

Can I continue to use my plastic credit, debit, or prepaid cards if I suspend or remove my cards in Wallet?

When you suspend or remove your cards in Wallet, your device-specific Device Account Number is suspended or removed. You can continue to use your plastic cards.

How Does Google Pay work?

Google Pay is the fast, simple way to pay in millions of places. After you add a card, you can: Pay in stores or for transit using your phone. Pay in apps or on websites. Send money to friends and family (US/UK only).

Do I need to add money to Google Pay?

You don’t need to add money to Google Pay in order to pay. All you need to do is add a payment method, like a debit or credit card. When you use Google Pay, it’s just like how you would normally use your card.

What happened to Android Pay and Google Wallet?

Android Pay and Google Wallet are now part of Google Pay. You can do all the same things you used to do with these apps, like pay in stores or send money to friends, using Google Pay.

How Safe is Google Pay?

Google Pay protects your payment info with multiple layers of security, using one of the world’s most advanced security infrastructures to help keep your account safe. When you pay in stores, Google Pay doesn’t share your actual card number, so your information stays secure.