Can't Add Debit Card to Apple Watch

I've been using apple pay on both phone and watch for years now. There are 4 cards on there. I've just got a new watch and connected it up. I added 3 of the 4 card easily and without any problems, but there is one that just won't add. It says the info is invalid. This can't be right though as i added this card on my previous watch, and it still works on my phone. So it can't be the card or the bank. But i've also added 3 other cards to the new watch so it can't be the watch either. I've reached a dead end. The most frustrating thing is that this is my main card. I only use the other three occasionally but this one i can't add is my regular daily card.

Posted on Oct 24, 2022 02:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2022 08:42 AM

Hi Helenaloonie,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Since this happens with a particular card, try the following steps from If you can't add a card to Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay - Apple Support for that card.

1. Check that you're able to use Apple Pay:
• Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay.
• Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOSwatchOS, or macOS.
• Make sure that you are in a supported country or region.
• Check that your device is compatible with Apple Pay.
2. Check for services outages or connection issues.
3. If you see the message "Could Not Add Card" or "Invalid Card," contact your bank or card issuer.
Apple does not approve or decline cards for use with Apple Pay. If your card was declined, contact your bank or card issuer.
If you need help adding a card, learn how to set up Apple Pay.

Kind regards.

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Oct 26, 2022 08:42 AM in response to Helenaloonie

Hi Helenaloonie,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Since this happens with a particular card, try the following steps from If you can't add a card to Apple Wallet to use with Apple Pay - Apple Support for that card.

1. Check that you're able to use Apple Pay:
• Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay.
• Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOSwatchOS, or macOS.
• Make sure that you are in a supported country or region.
• Check that your device is compatible with Apple Pay.
2. Check for services outages or connection issues.
3. If you see the message "Could Not Add Card" or "Invalid Card," contact your bank or card issuer.
Apple does not approve or decline cards for use with Apple Pay. If your card was declined, contact your bank or card issuer.
If you need help adding a card, learn how to set up Apple Pay.

Kind regards.

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