How to add your bank account to apple pay

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At a Glance
How to set up
How it works
Where to Use
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Apple Pay with my DBS/POSB Cards?
Which Cards and devices are eligible for Apple Pay?
How many cards can I add to my Apple Pay?
Can I change my default Card?
Do I need to open an app to make a payment?
How secure is an Apple Pay transaction?
Can I take advantage of DBS Offers using Apple Pay?
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Why can't I add my bank card to Apple Pay?
Do you have to link bank account to Apple Pay?

Apple Pay

At a Glance
How to set up
How it works
Where to Use
Frequently Asked Questions

At a Glance

Enjoy the ease of secure, on-the-go payments with your Apple Pay and be rewarded with DBS/POSB Card privileges.

How to set up

Here's how you can add your DBS/POSB Visa & Mastercard® Credit and Debit Cards to Apple Pay1.

For the iPhone	For the Apple Watch
1. Open the Wallet app	1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and select 'Wallet & Apple Pay'
2. Tap the '+' sign	2. Tap 'Add Credit or Debit Card'
3. Follow the onscreen instructions	3. Follow the onscreen instructions

For the iPad	For Macbook Pro with Touch ID
1. Go to Settings	1. Go to System Preferences
2. Open “Wallet & Apple Pay”	2. Select “Wallet & Apple Pay”
3. Select “Add Credit or Debit Card”	3. Select “Add Card”

1Apple Pay works with iPhone 6 and later in stores, apps, and websites in Safari; with Apple Watch in stores and apps (requires iPhone 6 or later); with iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 3 and later in apps and websites in Safari; and with Mac (2012 or later) in Safari with an Apple Pay–enabled iPhone or Apple Watch.

For a list of compatible Apple Pay devices, view the official page at Apple here.

Click here for the latest DBS Terms and Conditions for Digital Wallet.

How it works

There’s no need to fumble around looking for your cards with Apple. Simply follow these steps for a fuss-free payment experience:

To pay in stores, place your iPhone near a contactless reader and complete with Touch ID or Face ID. On Apple Watch, simply double-click the side button and hold the display up to the contactless reader.
To pay in apps and on the web, select Apple Pay as the payment method at checkout and complete using Touch ID or Face ID.

For more information on Apple Pay, find out more at https://www.apple.com/support/apple-pay.

Where to Use

Shopping with your DBS/POSB Visa & Mastercard® Credit and Debit Cards is now a breeze with Apple. Just look out for the Apple Pay mark or contactless symbol at the checkout counter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Apple Pay with my DBS/POSB Cards?

Yes, you can. DBS/POSB Cardmembers ("Cardmembers") can now use an eligible DBS/POSB Card ("Card") with Apple Pay to pay at merchants who accept DBS contactless payments.

As a Cardmember, you can also get real-time notifications and details of your purchases when you use Apple Pay on iPhone or iPad. Notifications will be for your transactions made with Apple Pay or your Card.

Which Cards and devices are eligible for Apple Pay?

All DBS/POSB Visa & Mastercard® Credit and Debit Cards are eligible for Apple Pay. You may add up to a maximum of 8 Cards per device.

Compatible devices include:

iPhone 6 and later for payments in stores, apps and websites in Safari
Apple Watch for payments in stores and apps (paired with your iPhone 6 or later)
iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 3 and later for payments in apps and websites in Safari
Mac (2012 or later) for payments in Safari with an Apple Pay-enabled iPhone or Apple Watch

How many cards can I add to my Apple Pay?

Apple Pay allows a maximum of 8 cards to be loaded to the Wallet. To ensure you are receiving the many benefits of DBS/POSB Cards, make sure your DBS/POSB Card is set as your default Card.

Can I change my default Card?

Yes, you can. Payment via Apple Pay will always be made with your default Card. To change it, simply open Apple Wallet, tap and hold the Card you wish to set as the default and drag it to the front of the stack. You will then receive a notification confirming your new default Card setting.

Do I need to open an app to make a payment?

No, there is no need to open an app or wake your iPhone to make a payment. Simply place your iPhone near the contactless reader and complete the payment with Touch ID or Face ID. You will see “Done” on the display, along with a subtle vibration and beep, which lets you know your payment information has been sent.

For Apple Watch, double-click the side button and hold the display of your Apple Watch up to the contactless reader. A gentle tap and beep will confirm that your payment information has been sent.

How secure is an Apple Pay transaction?

Your Card in Apple Pay is protected by Touch ID, Face ID and/or your device Passcode. For your security, when you make a purchase using Apple Pay, you must either use Touch ID/Face ID or the Passcode for your device. All of your payment information will be encrypted in the Secure Element, a dedicated chip in your device.

Can I take advantage of DBS Offers using Apple Pay?

Yes. You may use your eligible Card enrolled in Apple Pay to enjoy offers at participating merchants offering privileges to Cards. To learn more about eligibility and enrolling in offers, please visit the DBS Rewards site here.

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Why can't I add my bank card to Apple Pay?

Contact your card issuer to see if they support Apple Pay. Update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, watchOS or macOS. Make sure you're in a supported country or region. Check that your device is compatible with Apple Pay.

Do you have to link bank account to Apple Pay?

Like all credit cards, Apple Card requires that you have a bank account for making payments. As you might expect, Apple makes it easy to select a bank account for ‌Apple Card‌ payments using the Wallet app on your iPhone.