Apple Pay
Apple Pay is a secure, easy way to make payments for physical goods and services—as well as donations and subscriptions—in iOS apps, in watchOS apps, and on websites. People authorize payments and provide shipping and contact information, using credentials that are securely stored on the device.
Mojave is Apple's spectacular-looking update to macOS. A new Dark Mode, Finder enhancements, and an improved App Store are just a few of the standout features. Sep 23, 2016 Apple Pay, once the domain of iPhone and Watch users, has arrived on macOS Sierra.Here’s how to use it. Right now, the number of online merchants accepting Apple Pay is somewhat small, but you can expect that number to grow as more and more get on board. May 08, 2020 Source: iMore. How to use Apple Pay on your Mac. If you do a lot of online shopping on your Mac, Apple Pay lets you authorize payments made on your Mac via the Touch ID (or Face ID) sensor on your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iPhone, or via Apple Watch — as such, you can say sayonara to typing your credit card information into every site that needs it. On macOS, users must have an Apple Pay-capable iPhone or Apple Watch to authorize the payment, or a MacBook Pro with Touch ID. Apple Pay Availability by Region and Platform Apple Pay is available in supported regions.
TIP It’s important for app developers to understand the difference between Apple Pay and In-App Purchase. Use Apple Pay in your app to sell physical goods like groceries, clothing, and appliances; for services such as club memberships, hotel reservations, and tickets for events; and for donations. Use In-App Purchase in your app to sell virtual goods, such as premium content for your app, and subscriptions for digital content.
Apple Pay in Apps
Apps that accept Apple Pay display an Apple Pay mark wherever available payment options are shown and an Apple Pay button that people tap to bring up a payment sheet. During checkout, the payment sheet can show the credit or debit card linked to Apple Pay, purchase amount (including tax and fees), shipping options, and contact information. People make any necessary adjustments and then authorize payment and complete the purchase.
Legacy games and Mac OS Catalina Christian Arvidsson Updated January 18, 2020 11:28. With the latest update to Mac OS, Catalina, apps that are 32-bit are no longer supported. This means that a vast majority of our older games will cease to work and this is nothing that will be fixed from our end. Jun 06, 2020 Visit our list of games compatible with macOS Catalina. Check back often as we’ll be adding games to this list regularly. Find the game you’d like to play, open the Game Manager and click on the Mac Games tab (or the Purchase History tab if you have already purchased the game). Search for a game from the list of compatible titles. Apr 17, 2020 More importantly, if you’re looking to buy a new Mac, it will come with Catalina pre-installed. 32-bit games are gone for good Steam on Catalina known issues. Steam is an essential part of gaming on a Mac. Chances are most of your games are Steam. This is why the current state of Steam on macOS Catalina is a shame. Catalina 32 bit games. The last game, Dust, is broken on Catalina, so ignore that one. Other than that, I have only played Bioshock so far and I was amazed at how well it runs, even on my MBA. I played the game way back when it came out, so I can already recommend it. For the 5 eurobucks it costs right now, it is a steal. Other deals I would recommend to macgamers. Oct 04, 2019 The games are not syncing saves in the cloud so whatever game levels I reached on iOS aren't on Catalina. Steam could do this years ago but Apple.
For developer guidance, see PassKit > Apple Pay.
Apple Pay on the Web
Websites that accept Apple Pay incorporate it into the purchasing flow. An Apple Pay mark should be shown wherever available payment options are shown and an Apple Pay button can be clicked to bring up a payment sheet. During checkout, the payment sheet can show the credit or debit card linked to Apple Pay, purchase amount (including tax and fees), shipping options, and contact information. People make any necessary adjustments, authorize payment, and complete the purchase using securely stored credentials on an iPhone, an iPad, or a MacBook Pro with Touch ID. On other Macs, the purchase is confirmed with the user's nearby iPhone or Apple Watch that has Apple Pay enabled.
All websites that offer Apple Pay must include a privacy statement and adhere to the Apple Pay on the Web Acceptable Use Guidelines. For developer guidance, see Apple Pay on the Web. For a hands-on demo of Apple Pay on the web, see Apple Pay on the Web Demo.
The iPhone, Apple Watch, and Mac all support Apple Pay. Whether you have a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, or are still rocking an older Mac, here's how you can set up Apple Pay and manage your Wallet.
How to set up Apple Pay on your Mac
Before you use Apple Pay on your Mac, you'll need to set it up.
- Open Safari on your Mac.
- Click on Safari in the upper-left corner of your Mac.
- Click on System Preferences.Source: iMore
- Click on the Privacy tab.
- Tick the checkbox next to Apple Pay and Apple Card to allow websites to prompt you with the payment option.Source: iMore
Set up Apple Pay on a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Touch Bar
If you own a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro with Touch ID, you'll be able to authorize payments directly from your keyboard. But before you do so, you'll need to add your credit card to Apple Pay. You should have been prompted to do so when first setting up your Mac, but you can still set up Apple Pay at any time through the System Preferences app.
- Open System Preferences.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- Press the Add Card button to add a new credit or debit card.
- Either position your card in front of your iSight camera to automatically read its number or manually enter your card information.Source: iMore
- Click Next to verify your card number.
- Verify the card's expiration date and enter your three-digit security code.
- Click Next.Source: iMore
- Click Accept to accept your card's terms and conditions.
- Choose a Verification method to verify your card's setup.
- Click Next.Source: iMore
- Enter the verification code sent to you via your chosen method.
- Click Next.
Your card should now be added to Apple Pay. If it doesn't happen immediately, your bank may take extra time to verify your information, in which case you'll receive a notification when it's been approved or with additional steps that need to be taken.
If you need to change or delete Apple Pay cards, you can do so at any time in the System Preferences app.
Set up Apple Pay on an older Mac
If you're using an older Mac, you'll need to use your iPhone or Apple Watch's stored cards to pay for goods and services.
- Launch the Settings app.
- Tap Wallet & Apple Pay.
- Slide the On/Off switch next to Allow Payments on Mac to the On position.Source: iMore
How to use Apple Pay on your Mac
If you do a lot of online shopping on your Mac, Apple Pay lets you authorize payments made on your Mac via the Touch ID (or Face ID) sensor on your MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iPhone, or via Apple Watch — as such, you can say sayonara to typing your credit card information into every site that needs it. Here's how to pay for an item using Apple Pay on your Mac!
How to manage Apple Pay cards on your Mac
Once you've added a card on a Mac that supports Touch ID, you can look at it in more detail from the Wallet & Apple Pay section of System Preferences.
- Open System Preferences on your Touch ID supported Mac.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- To view a card's information — including your device account number, billing address, bank contact info, and transactions — select it from the sidebar.Source: iMore
If you're using Apple Pay with an older Mac via your iPhone or Apple Watch, you'll have to manage your cards on your iPhone.
How to change your default card
If you've added more than one card, you'll be able to change it inside the preferences screen.
- Open System Preferences on your Touch ID supported Mac.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- At the bottom of the screen, select the card you wish to make your default option from the drop-down menu.
How to remove a card
- Open System Preferences on your Touch ID supported Mac.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- Select the card you wish to delete from the sidebar.
- Press the - (delete) button at the bottom of the sidebar.
- Confirm that you wish to delete the card.Source: iMore
How to manage your contact and shipping information
You can view and change your current contact information (shipping address, email, and phone number) in the settings screen.
- Open System Preferences on your Touch ID supported Mac.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- Select the Contact and Shipping option at the bottom of the sidebar.Source: iMore
To change your shipping address, email, or phone number, select the option you wish to make default from its respective drop-down menu. This is also where you can add a new address, email, or phone number.
How to manage your billing address
If you wish to change your billing address, you can do so by selecting the card in question.
- Open System Preferences on your Touch ID supported Mac.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- Select the card you want to change from the sidebar.
- Under the Billing Address dropdown, select Add a new Billing Address.
- Enter the new billing address and press Save.Source: iMore
How to view recent Apple Pay transactions
Want to see what you've purchased recently with your card and Apple Pay? You can do so from the System Preferences screen.
Note: If you want to see recent Apple Card transactions, you must view those on your iPhone.
- Open System Preferences on your Touch ID supported Mac.
- Click on the Wallet & Apple Pay icon.Source: iMore
- Select the card you want to view from the sidebar.
- Click on the Transactions tab at the top of the screen.Source: iMore
To have your Mac alert you for all transactions made on your Mac with this card, you can also select the Show transaction notifications from [card] checkbox.
How to return a purchase with Apple Pay
Each retailer's policy varies; some may be able to reverse the charges with a click of a button, while others may require you to re-authorize with Touch ID or return in-store.
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How to troubleshoot Apple Pay
If you're having trouble getting Apple Pay to accept your card, the simplest solution is to just try entering in your information again. Worst-case, you may just need to call your card issuer. For example, one card we tried to set up never sent the verification code to our phone number on file, so we had to manually retrieve it through the phone system.
Updated May 2020: Updated steps for the new MacBook Pro.
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