What is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a mobile contact payment system and digital wallet service that Apple Inc. introduced in 2014.
The service allows users to pay for products and services using near field communication (NFC) at the point of sale whether in person via iOS apps or remotely over the Internet.
Which Bank Support Apple Pay In South Africa?
Apple Pay launched in South Africa in March, with Absa, Discovery Bank, and Nedbank being among the first to adopt support for the digital wallet and mobile payment system.
Does Apple Pay work in South Africa Standard Bank?
Standard Bank is the sixth bank in South Africa to add support for the digital payment wallet. Apple Pay first arrived in the country on 31 March 2026, with initial support on Absa, Discovery Bank, and Nedbank cards.
Does FNB support Apple Pay?
FNB says it now supports Apple Pay, enabling customers to add their cards to the Apple Wallet.
Over one million customers use the iOS version of the FNB App where they can add their card to Apple Pay or simply open the Wallet app to add FNB cards, it said in a statement on Tuesday (3 August).
How do I add FNB to Apple Pay?
Set up Apple Pay on your FNB App
Select ‘Cards’
Select card or virtual card.
Select ‘Add to Apple Wallet’
Follow steps.
Where can I pay with Apple Pay in South Africa?
Apple Pay is widely accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, coffee shops, and retail stores.