How to Shop on Amazon When You Use Apple Pay: Alternatives

Navigating online shopping can sometimes be a hassle when you can’t use your preferred digital wallet. Though Amazon doesn’t accept Apple Pay for its website or mobile app, there are still ways to utilize your Apple Card and other alternatives for a seamless shopping experience. Here’s a guide on how to handle payments on Amazon efficiently.

Key Information:

1. Amazon Doesn’t Accept Apple Pay: Unfortunately, neither the Amazon website nor the mobile app supports Apple Pay for direct transactions.
2. Vendors Using Amazon Payment Services: Some online vendors use Amazon Payment Services to process payments. These merchants may choose to accept Apple Pay even if Amazon itself doesn’t.
3. Apple Card for Amazon: Even though Apple Pay isn’t accepted, you can still use your Apple Card to pay for any Amazon purchase like any other credit card.
4. Alternatives Available: Despite the lack of Apple Pay support, Amazon still allows payment with:
   • Venmo (good alternative to avoid sharing card details)
   • FSA and HSA cards
   • Credit and debit cards
   • Checking accounts
   • EBT cards
5. Whole Foods Acceptance: Amazon-owned Whole Foods accepts Apple Pay for in-store purchases, which may hint at potential future compatibility on Amazon itself.

Adding Apple Card to Amazon

To use your Apple Card directly for purchases:

1. Open the Amazon Mobile App: Locate the app icon that looks like a box with the Amazon smile.
2. Go to Account Settings: Tap on your account icon at the bottom of the screen and select “Your Account.”
3. Access Your Payments: Scroll down to the “Payments” section and select “Your Payments.”
4. Add New Card: Tap “+ Add” next to “Cards & accounts,” and choose “Add a credit or debit card.”
5. Enter Apple Card Details: Open the Wallet app on your iPhone, tap the Apple Card, and find the card number by tapping the icon in the top-right corner. Fill in these details on Amazon.
6. Set as Default (Optional): If you want the Apple Card to be your primary payment method, check the “Set as default payment method” box.
7. Save Your Card: Once saved, the Apple Card will appear in your Amazon Wallet. You can select it as your payment method during checkout.

With this setup, you can enjoy the benefits of your Apple Card while shopping on Amazon even without direct Apple Pay integration.