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How to set up Apple Pay

Select your device

iPhone

Compatible with:
iPhone 6, 6 Plus,
iPhone 6s, 6s Plus,
iPhone SE,
iPad Pro,
iPad air 2,
iPad mini 3,
iPad mini 4.

Watch

Compatible with:
Apple Watch

Loading your Card to your iPhone

STEP 01

Open the Wallet app on your iPhone, or if using your iPad, go into Settings and tap ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’. Tap the plus sign in the upper right corner.

icon wallet

The first screen when you open the Wallet

STEP 02

Use your device’s camera to take a photo of your Card or tap ‘Enter Card Details Manually’

The Halo Card art sitting in the camera screen

STEP 03

Check your details are correct or enter them yourself. You’ll also need to manually enter the four-digit security code on the front of your Card.

The details capture page with the security code section black

STEP 04

Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions. For the security of your account, you may then be sent a Card Verification Code via email or SMS to verify your identity.

The Ts and Cs screen

STEP 05

To ensure you receive all the benefits of American Express, set your American Express® Card as your default. Open Apple Wallet then tap and hold the Card you wish to set as default. Drag to the front of the stack and release. You will receive a notification confirming your new default Card setting.

Wallet & Apple Pay Screen

STEP 06

Congratulations, you’re all good to go!

How to use Apple Pay 

The Apple Pay screen on the iPhone with Halo loaded

Loading your Card to your Apple Watch

  1. 1.Tap the Apple Watch app icon on your linked iPhone, then select ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’.
  2. 2.Tap ‘Add Credit or Debit Card’ and tap ‘Next’.
  3. 3.Use your device’s camera to take a photo of your Card or enter your Card details manually. You’ll also need to type in the four-digit security code on the front of your Card.
  4. 4.Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions. For the security of your account, you may then be sent a Card Verification Code via email or SMS to verify your identity.
The Apple Watch app on an iPhone screen
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  1. This is available to Primary Card Members enrolled in the Membership Rewards program. A minimum of 1,000 Membership Rewards points must be redeemed at any one time. Any credit to your Card Account cannot exceed the amount of the relevant Eligible Charges or the current outstanding balance on your Account. Certain fees and charges are excluded. Points will be debited immediately and the credit can take up to 72 hours to appear online. Credits processed after the Card Account’s statement closing date will appear in the following statement. You are still responsible for payment of the amount due on your Card Account by the due date. Corporate Card Members and David Jones American Express Card Members are not eligible. Subject to the Membership Rewards Terms & Conditions at membershiprewards.com.au/termsandconditions.

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