How to Accept Apple Pay Payments
Enable one-tap checkout for 785 million Apple Pay users. Accept payments on your website, payment links, or invoices — no coding or special hardware required.
What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a contactless payment method that lets customers pay using their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac. Instead of entering card details, customers authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID — making checkout faster and more secure.
Why Accept Apple Pay?
One-Tap Checkout
Customers pay in seconds with Face ID or Touch ID — no card details to enter.
Bank-Level Security
Tokenization means actual card numbers are never shared. Biometric auth prevents fraud.
785M+ Active Users
Apple Pay is used by 785 million people worldwide. 35% of US online shoppers use it.
No Extra Fees
Apple Pay costs the same as regular card transactions. No additional merchant fees.
How to Set Up Apple Pay
Choose your payment provider. Apple Pay is automatically enabled — no coding required.
Stripe
Apple Pay is automatically enabled on Stripe Checkout and Payment Links. No extra setup required.
- Connect Stripe to PayRequest (or use Stripe directly)
- Apple Pay is enabled by default on payment pages
- Customers on Safari/iOS see Apple Pay button automatically
- Verify your domain in Stripe Dashboard (Settings → Apple Pay)
Mollie
Enable Apple Pay in your Mollie dashboard. Works with PayRequest's Mollie integration.
- Log into Mollie Dashboard
- Go to Settings → Website profiles
- Enable Apple Pay for your profile
- PayRequest automatically shows Apple Pay when available
PayRequest
Connect Stripe or Mollie, and Apple Pay works automatically on all your payment links.
- Sign up for PayRequest
- Connect Stripe or Mollie in Settings → Payment Providers
- Create a payment link or invoice
- Apple Pay appears automatically for iOS/Safari users
Important: Domain Verification
For Apple Pay to work on your website, you must verify your domain with your payment processor:
- • Stripe: Dashboard → Settings → Apple Pay → Add new domain
- • Mollie: Dashboard → Settings → Apple Pay → Verify domain
- • PayRequest: Already verified — Apple Pay works automatically
Who Uses Apple Pay?
E-commerce
Reduce cart abandonment with one-tap checkout. Apple Pay users convert 2x higher.
Digital Products
Sell courses, ebooks, or software with instant Apple Pay checkout.
Subscriptions
Set up recurring payments with Apple Pay for seamless monthly billing.
Donations
Make donating effortless. One tap = donation complete.
Services & Freelancing
Send invoices that clients can pay instantly with Apple Pay.
In-App Purchases
Accept Apple Pay in your iOS app with native integration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need special hardware to accept Apple Pay online?
No! For online payments, you only need a payment processor that supports Apple Pay (like Stripe or Mollie). No NFC hardware required — that's only for in-person payments.
What does Apple Pay cost merchants?
Apple Pay has no additional fees. You pay the same card processing rates as regular credit/debit transactions. Stripe charges 2.9% + €0.25, Mollie varies by card type.
Which devices support Apple Pay?
iPhone (6 and later), iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac with Safari. Users need iOS 10+ or macOS Sierra+. The Apple Pay button only appears on compatible devices.
Do customers need to set up Apple Pay first?
Yes, customers must have Apple Pay set up with at least one card in their Apple Wallet. About 50% of iPhone users have Apple Pay configured.
Can I accept Apple Pay and Google Pay together?
Absolutely! Payment processors like Stripe enable both by default. PayRequest shows the appropriate button based on the customer's device.
Is Apple Pay available in my country?
Apple Pay is available in 80+ countries including USA, UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Australia, and most of Europe. Check Apple's website for the full list.
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Start Accepting Apple Pay Today
PayRequest automatically enables Apple Pay when you connect Stripe or Mollie. Create payment links, invoices, and subscriptions with one-tap checkout.