Could not connect to Apple Pay
Trying to set up Apple Pay but keep getting the message “could not connect to Apple Pay” even thou I have internet connection. HELP!!
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16
There are many possible reasons you might be experiencing issues. So let’s start with a few basic steps. I’ve added links to support articles that may offer solutions to any issues you might encounter.
Are you in a country or region that support Apple Pay?
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207957
Does your financial institution support Apple Pay?
Confirm your region is set correctly.
Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple SupportApplehttps://support.apple.com
If you’ve confirmed the above, please update your iPhone to the latest iOS, 16.5.1 or higher. Older iPhones may only support 15.7.5, but Apple Pay will function.
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/update-ios-iph3e504502/ios
Once updated, please do a forced restart of your iPhone.
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/force-restart-iphone-iph8903c3ee6/ios
Make sure your are signed into your Apple ID/iCloud account on your iPhone.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208242
Follow the steps in this support article for adding credit/debit cards to your Wallet.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204506
If you experience any issues along the way, please note the error message and at what stage you experienced the error. Please reply anytime if something is confusing.