Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (2024)

In addition to using AppleCash to make purchases in stores, you can use it to send money to friends and family. It’s as simple as sending a message or using Siri. You can request and receive money just as easily.

Note: AppleCash isn’t available in all regions. See the iPhone User Guide for details on using ApplePay and AppleCash.

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Send a payment from AppleWatch

Siri: Say something like “Send Claire $25.” If you have more than one Claire among your contacts, you’re asked to choose one.

  1. Open the Messages app Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (2) on your AppleWatch.

  2. Start a new conversation or select an existing conversation, tap Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (3), then tap Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (4).

  3. Turn the Digital Crown or tap the plus or minus button to select a whole dollar amount.

    To send an amount not in whole dollars—$10.95, for example—tap the dollar amount, tap after the decimal, then turn the Digital Crown to choose a value.

  4. Tap Send, confirm the payment, then double-click the side button to send.

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When the payment is complete, a confirmation message appears.

The payment first draws from your AppleCash balance. If your AppleCash balance is insufficient, the remaining balance is paid with a debit card.

Cancel a payment

You can cancel a payment as long as the recipient hasn’t already accepted it.

  1. Open the Wallet app Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (6) on your AppleWatch.

  2. Tap to select a card, then scroll the list of transactions.

  3. Tap the unpaid transaction, then tap Cancel Payment.

You can also open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone, tap My Watch, tap Wallet & Apple Pay, then tap your Apple Cash card. Tap Transactions, tap the unpaid transaction, then tap Cancel Payment.

Request a payment from AppleWatch

You can request payment with Siri or a message.

  • Use Siri: Say something like “Ask Nisha to send me $30.”

  • Send a message: Open Messages Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (7) on your AppleWatch, start a new conversation or select an existing conversation, tap Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (8), then tap Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (9). Swipe left on the Send button, enter an amount, then tap Request.

When you use AppleCash for the first time, you must agree to the terms and conditions on your iPhone before accepting the payment. Subsequent payments are automatically accepted unless you choose to manually accept each payment. To change this setting, open Wallet on your iPhone, tap the AppleCash card, tap Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (10), tap Card Details, then tap Manually Accept Payments.

Respond to a payment request on AppleWatch

  1. Tap the Send button that appears in the payment request in Messages.

    Turn the Digital Crown or tap buttons on the screen to change the amount, if desired.

  2. Tap Send, then double-click the side button to make the payment.

See transaction details on AppleWatch

  • See transactions in Messages: Open the Messages app Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (11) on your AppleWatch, then tap an ApplePay message to view a transaction summary.

  • See transactions in Wallet: Open the Wallet app Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (12) on your AppleWatch, tap a card, then scroll to see a list of transactions. Tap a transaction for details.

To view all your AppleCash transactions on your iPhone, open the AppleWatch app on your iPhone, tap MyWatch, then tap Wallet & Apple Pay. Tap your AppleCash card, then tap Transactions. To receive a PDF statement of your AppleCash transaction history by email, tap your AppleCash card, tap Transactions, swipe to the bottom, then tap Request Transaction Statement.

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Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only) (2024)

FAQs

Send, receive, and request money with Apple Watch (U.S. only)? ›

Once you set up Apple Pay in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you're ready to make store purchases—even when you don't have your iPhone with you.

Can I pay with an Apple Watch without a phone? ›

Once you set up Apple Pay in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you're ready to make store purchases—even when you don't have your iPhone with you.

Can you Apple Pay someone outside of the US? ›

Sending and receiving money with Apple Pay and the Apple Cash card are available only in the U.S. These services are provided by Green Dot Bank, member FDIC.

Can you send money with an Apple Watch? ›

Open the Messages app on your Apple Watch. Turn the Digital Crown or tap the plus or minus button to select a whole dollar amount. To send an amount not in whole dollars—$10.95, for example—tap the dollar amount, tap after the decimal, then turn the Digital Crown to choose a value.

Can I use Apple Watch for payments? ›

Pay for a purchase in a store with Apple Watch

Double-click the side button. Scroll to choose a card. Hold your Apple Watch within a few centimeters of the contactless card reader, with the display facing the reader.

Can I just use Apple Watch without iPhone? ›

With a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, your Apple Watch can do the following things, even if your iPhone isn't with you. Make and answer phone calls. Send and receive messages. Use Siri to get directions, send iMessages, and more.

Can I leave my phone at home and use my smartwatch? ›

If your smartwatch has cellular connectivity and is capable of making and receiving phone calls and texts, then you can leave your phone at home and still use your smartwatch to stay connected.

Can a non US citizen use Apple Pay? ›

You must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful resident with a valid, physical U.S. address that's not a P.O. Box. You can also use a military address. Your device must be compatible with Apple Pay. See which devices are compatible with Apple Pay.

Does Zelle work internationally? ›

Can I send money through Zelle internationally? Zelle is only available for customers with a US bank account and US registered mobile number. That means it's not an option for sending international payments to friends and family overseas.

Can you use Venmo on an Apple Watch? ›

Next, users can either scan their PayPal or Venmo credit or debit card or enter the card details manually. Once a card is added, users can complete an in-store purchase by double-clicking the side button, authenticating with Face ID or Touch ID, and then holding their iPhone or Apple Watch near a reader.

How secure is paying with Apple Watch? ›

The Device Account Number in the Secure Element is isolated from iOS, watchOS, and macOS, is never stored on Apple servers, and is never backed up to iCloud. Apple doesn't store or have access to the original card numbers of credit, debit, or prepaid cards that you add to Apple Pay.

Can you pay with an Apple Watch without a phone? ›

Once you set up Apple Pay in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, you're ready to make store purchases—even when you don't have your iPhone with you.

How does Apple Pay work when receiving money? ›

The money you receive appears on your Apple Cash card in Wallet. You can spend it however you like in stores, online, and in apps with Apple Pay. Apple Pay enables you to make secure, contactless purchases using Apple Cash, Apple Card, and any other credit and debit cards that you add to Wallet.

Can you use Apple Pay on a watch without data? ›

Apple Pay allows you to make payments in offline mode (when you're unable to use your data or Wi-Fi), or during a call.

How does cellular work on Apple Watch? ›

Your Apple Watch with cellular uses the best network connection available to it—your iPhone when itʼs nearby, a Wi-Fi network that you've connected to previously on your iPhone, or a cellular connection. You can turn cellular off—to save battery power, for example.

How far can you be away from your phone with an Apple Watch SE? ›

You don't necessarily need to have your iPhone on or immediately around you (within arm's reach, for example) for the devices to establish and maintain their Bluetooth connection. Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference).

Can I use an Apple Watch with an Android phone? ›

You cannot pair an Android device with an Apple Watch and have the two work together over Bluetooth. If you attempt to pair the two devices as one would typically pair with any other Bluetooth device, they will refuse to connect.

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