Open theWalletapp on your Apple Watch.

Choose theMoremenu (three horizontal dots).

For an existing card, pickPrevious Cardsand select one.

Young woman paying for goods with a smart watch in a coffee shop.

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For a new card, pickDebit or Credit Card(or Apple Account or Transit Card) and thenContinue.

Adjust your name if necessary and enter the card number and additional details, and then selectContinue.

For a new card, you may need to verify your identity with the card issuer.

The Wallet app, More menu, and Add Card button on an Apple Watch

Open theWatchapp on your paired iPhone and go tothe My Watchtab

SelectWallet & Apple Pay.

For an existing card on your iPhone, go to theOther Cards on Your Phonesection and tapAdd.

If youre able to use Apple Pay, double-press thesidebutton (the rectangular button on the right).

Card Options and the Continue button in the Apple Watch Wallet app

If wrist detection is disabled, youll be asked for your passcode each time you use Apple Pay.

Participating retailers will provide the Apple Pay option during checkout.

Card options in the Watch app on an iPhone

Symbols for Apple Pay and contactless payments

Payment card on Apple Watch

Request money screen on Apple Watch