Why Can't I Use Apple Pay Directly on Amazon? Explained

Learn why Apple Pay isn't accepted directly on Amazon and how to use Apple Card to pay on Amazon indirectly.

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Amazon does not directly accept Apple Pay because it has its payment methods, including Amazon Pay. To use Apple Pay for purchases on Amazon, one solution is to use an Apple Card as your payment method. By adding your Apple Card to your Amazon account as a credit card, you can indirectly use Apple Pay for your purchases. This method allows you to enjoy the benefits of using Apple Pay, such as earning cash back.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I use Apple Pay directly on Amazon? No, Amazon does not accept Apple Pay directly as a payment method. Instead, Amazon supports its own payment system, Amazon Pay.
  2. How can I use Apple Pay to shop on Amazon? You can use Apple Pay indirectly by adding your Apple Card, which is linked to Apple Pay, as a credit card in your Amazon account and use it to make purchases.
  3. Why doesn't Amazon accept Apple Pay? Amazon prefers to use its own payment ecosystem, including Amazon Pay, and currently does not support Apple Pay directly to maintain control over payment processing.