how to add money to apple pay

To add money to Apple Pay, specifically to your Apple Cash balance, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have a debit or prepaid card added to Apple Pay
   You need a debit or prepaid card already set up in your Wallet app to add money to Apple Cash. If you don’t have one, add it first by opening the Wallet app, tapping the "+" icon, and following the instructions to add your card

2. Open the Wallet app on your iPhone
   Tap your Apple Cash card.

3. Tap the More (- - - ) button or Card Balance
   Then select Add Money.

4. Enter the amount you want to add
   The minimum amount is usually $10.

5. Tap Add
   Confirm the payment method (your debit or prepaid card) and authenticate the transaction using Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID, or your passcode.

6. Complete the transaction
   For Face ID, double-click the side button and glance at your device; for Touch ID, lightly place your finger on the sensor; for passcode, enter it; for Optic ID, double-click the top button and look at the icon

You can also add money to your Apple Account balance in the Wallet app if your iPhone runs iOS 18.1 or later. Open Wallet, tap your Apple Account card, then tap Add Money and follow the instructions

. This added balance can be used to buy apps, games, music, iCloud+, or send money via Apple Cash

. In summary, adding money to Apple Pay involves topping up your Apple Cash card via the Wallet app using a linked debit or prepaid card, with a minimum add amount of $10