How to Receive Money via Apple Pay: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily receive money using Apple Pay through the Messages app and manage funds with Apple Cash.

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To receive money via Apple Pay, open the Messages app and start a conversation with the person you want to request money from. Tap the Apple Pay button below the text field, enter the amount you're requesting, then tap 'Request'. The recipient can then tap 'Pay', verify with Face ID, Touch ID, or their passcode, and send the money. It's instantly added to your Apple Cash card in the Wallet app, which you can use like cash.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I receive money via Apple Pay without an Apple Cash account? No, to receive money via Apple Pay, you must have an Apple Cash account set up in the Wallet app to store and use the funds.
  2. How do I request money from someone using Apple Pay? Open the Messages app, start a conversation, tap the Apple Pay button below the text field, enter the amount, and tap 'Request' to send the money request.
  3. Is receiving money via Apple Pay instant? Yes, once the sender completes the payment and verifies with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode, the money is instantly added to your Apple Cash card.