Apple Pay

Apple Pay is simple to set up and use. Just make sure your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch has the latest software update installed – you’ll find this under ‘General’ in ‘Settings’.

If you have the Barclays app

You can use the Barclays app to add your card to your iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad.

1. Tap ‘Cards’ from the home screen
2. Tap ‘Add to Apple Wallet’ - you’ll see ‘Add to Apple Wallet’ if the card you’ve selected hasn’t been already added to your iPhone or a paired Apple Watch
3. Follow the on-screen instructions

If you don’t have the Barclays app

To add your card to your iPhone

1. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone
2. Tap the plus sign at the top of the screen
3. Tap ‘Debit or Credit Card’
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

To add your card to your Apple Watch

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your phone 
2. Tap ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’ then select ‘Add Card’
3. Tap ‘Debit or Credit Card’
4. Follow the on-screen instructions 

To add your card to your iPad

1. Open ‘Settings’
2. Tap ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’ 
3. Tap ‘Add Card’
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

To add your card to your Mac

1. Choose Apple menu, then ‘System Preferences’
2. Select ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’
3. Choose ‘Add Card’
4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Pay in shops and other places

You can use Apple Pay anywhere that displays the Apple Pay mark or the contactless symbols below:

Pay with iPhone 6 or later

1. If your iPhone has Face ID, double-click the side button/if your iPhone has Touch ID, double-click the Home button
   
2. Place your iPhone in front of the contactless reader
3. A ‘Done’ message and a tick will appear once the payment is complete

Pay with Apple Watch

1. Double-click the side button 
   
2. Hold the display of your Watch near the contactless reader 
3. A ‘Done’ message and a tick will appear once the payment is complete

Pay on websites and in apps

You can use Apple Pay to pay on websites and in apps when you see Apple Pay as a payment option.

1. Tap the Apple Pay button or choose Apple Pay as your payment method
   
2. If necessary, enter your billing, delivery and contact information
3. Follow the steps on screen to confirm the payment on your Apple device
4. When your payment is successful, you’ll see ‘Done’ and a tick on the screen

You can see a record of every payment you’ve made using Apple Pay by checking your account history in the Barclays app or in Online Banking.

You can also see your last ten Apple Pay payments, including merchant details, under ‘Transaction history’ in the Wallet app.

Payments are automatically charged to the default card in your Wallet app.

It’s easy to change your default card. Simply open the Wallet app and drag the card you want to be the default to the front of the Wallet.

When travelling on Transport for London or with another travel provider that supports Express Mode, you can pay with an Express Travel card. This lets you tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the card reader without having to use Touch ID or Face ID.

To set up an Express Travel card on your iPhone, open ‘Settings’. Select ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’, then select ‘Express Travel Card’ and choose your Barclays debit card.

To set up an Express Travel card on your Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone. Tap ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’, then select ‘Express Travel Card’ and choose your Barclays debit card.

Remember to use the same device to tap in and out of your journey, otherwise you could be charged the maximum fare.

To learn more about the Express Mode and where you can use it, visit Apple support.

On your iPhone or iPad, go to ‘Settings’ and open ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’. Select the card you want to remove, then scroll down and select ‘Remove This Card’.

You can also delete a card from the Wallet app on iPhone. Select a card, select the three dots icon next to it, then scroll down and choose ‘Remove This Card’.

To remove a card from your Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone, go to the 'My Watch' tab and open 'Wallet & Apple Pay'. Select the card you want to remove, then scroll down and select ‘Remove This Card’.

To remove a card from your Mac, go to 'System Preferences' and then ‘Wallet & Apple Pay’. Click the card you want to remove and then click the ‘Remove’ button.

You can also choose which card to use when you’re about to pay – just open the Wallet app and select the card you want to use.

On your Apple Watch, double click the side button, swipe left or right to select a card and hold the Watch near the contactless reader.

For in-app purchases, select the Apple Pay logo, then 'Cards & Billing’ to choose a card.

You can use Apple Pay with your debit card. Accounts that aren’t eligible include, for example, Corporate and Basic Current Accounts and accounts with ATM-only cards.

You need to be 11 or over to use the Barclays app. T&Cs apply. You need to be at least 13 years old to use Apple Pay.

Apple Pay Terms and Conditions