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"Hold Near Reader" - huh?

Setting up Apple Pay on iPhone & Apple Watch

OK but then app says "Pay with Passcode";

OK but then:

"Hold Near Reader"

-- > Huh?

Hold what "near reader" with that tiny rectangle enclosed in circle (animated)


iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 4, 2019 4:25 PM

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Posted on Jun 4, 2019 4:42 PM

Hold the watch or the phone near the reader. When you use a terminal to pay in the store you have to bring the watch or phone close enough for it to send the signal.

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"Hold Near Reader" - huh?

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